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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.88, 416.82 and 220.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.88, 416.82 and 220.04 is: 330.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.88 : 416.82 = 220.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.88/416.82 = 220.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.88x = 416.82 × 220.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.88x = 91,717.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,717.07/277.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.06

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