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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.03, 414.51 and 218.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.03, 414.51 and 218.80 is: 327.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.03 : 414.51 = 218.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.03/414.51 = 218.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.03x = 414.51 × 218.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.03x = 90,694.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,694.79/277.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.38

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