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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.80, 382.74 and 225.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.80, 382.74 and 225.96 is: 311.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.80 : 382.74 = 225.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.80/382.74 = 225.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.80x = 382.74 × 225.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.80x = 86,483.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,483.93/277.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.32

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