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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.51, 415.94 and 226.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.51, 415.94 and 226.24 is: 339.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.51 : 415.94 = 226.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.51/415.94 = 226.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.51x = 415.94 × 226.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.51x = 94,100.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,100.09/277.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.09

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