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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.70, 415.99 and 220.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.70, 415.99 and 220.02 is: 329.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.70 : 415.99 = 220.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.70/415.99 = 220.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.70x = 415.99 × 220.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.70x = 91,526.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,526.39/277.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.59

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