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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.08, 382.14 and 233.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.08, 382.14 and 233.52 is: 322.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.08 : 382.14 = 233.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.08/382.14 = 233.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.08x = 382.14 × 233.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.08x = 89,237.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,237.33/277.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.06

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