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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.97, 383.18 and 228.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.97, 383.18 and 228.77 is: 315.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.97 : 383.18 = 228.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.97/383.18 = 228.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.97x = 383.18 × 228.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.97x = 87,660.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,660.09/277.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.36

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