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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.92, 414.90 and 229.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.92, 414.90 and 229.68 is: 342.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.92 : 414.90 = 229.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.92/414.90 = 229.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.92x = 414.90 × 229.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.92x = 95,294.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,294.23/277.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.88

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