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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.99, 416.94 and 224.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.99, 416.94 and 224.20 is: 336.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.99 : 416.94 = 224.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.99/416.94 = 224.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.99x = 416.94 × 224.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.99x = 93,477.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,477.95/277.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.26

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