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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.98, 383.85 and 229.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.98, 383.85 and 229.02 is: 316.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.98 : 383.85 = 229.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.98/383.85 = 229.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.98x = 383.85 × 229.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.98x = 87,909.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,909.33/277.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.24

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