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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.04, 382.56 and 219.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.04, 382.56 and 219.08 is: 302.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.04 : 382.56 = 219.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.04/382.56 = 219.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.04x = 382.56 × 219.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.04x = 83,811.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,811.24/277.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.52

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