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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.02, 414.90 and 231.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.02, 414.90 and 231.39 is: 346.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.02 : 414.90 = 231.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.02/414.90 = 231.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.02x = 414.90 × 231.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.02x = 96,003.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,003.71/277.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.56

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