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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.76, 415.80 and 223.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.76, 415.80 and 223.20 is: 334.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.76 : 415.80 = 223.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.76/415.80 = 223.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.76x = 415.80 × 223.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.76x = 92,806.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,806.56/277.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.13

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