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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.03, 382.71 and 215.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.03, 382.71 and 215.02 is: 297.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.03 : 382.71 = 215.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.03/382.71 = 215.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.03x = 382.71 × 215.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.03x = 82,290.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,290.30/277.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.04

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