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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.61, 416.46 and 226.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.61, 416.46 and 226.13 is: 339.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.61 : 416.46 = 226.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.61/416.46 = 226.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.61x = 416.46 × 226.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.61x = 94,174.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,174.10/277.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.23

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