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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.70, 416.34 and 229.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.70, 416.34 and 229.50 is: 344.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.70 : 416.34 = 229.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.70/416.34 = 229.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.70x = 416.34 × 229.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.70x = 95,550.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,550.03/277.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.08

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