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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.58, 382.91 and 225.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.58, 382.91 and 225.18 is: 310.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.58 : 382.91 = 225.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.58/382.91 = 225.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.58x = 382.91 × 225.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.58x = 86,222.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,222.55/277.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.63

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