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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.04, 415.74 and 216.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.04, 415.74 and 216.30 is: 324.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.04 : 415.74 = 216.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.04/415.74 = 216.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.04x = 415.74 × 216.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.04x = 89,924.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,924.56/277.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.59

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