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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.72, 415.50 and 229.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.72, 415.50 and 229.24 is: 342.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.72 : 415.50 = 229.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.72/415.50 = 229.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.72x = 415.50 × 229.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.72x = 95,249.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,249.22/277.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.97

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