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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.82, 382.83 and 229.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.82, 382.83 and 229.04 is: 315.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.82 : 382.83 = 229.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.82/382.83 = 229.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.82x = 382.83 × 229.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.82x = 87,683.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,683.38/277.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.61

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