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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.56, 416.64 and 226.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.56, 416.64 and 226.80 is: 340.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.56 : 416.64 = 226.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.56/416.64 = 226.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.56x = 416.64 × 226.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.56x = 94,493.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,493.95/277.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.45

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