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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.52, 415.26 and 226.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.52, 415.26 and 226.04 is: 338.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.52 : 415.26 = 226.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.52/415.26 = 226.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.52x = 415.26 × 226.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.52x = 93,863.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,863.29/277.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.23

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