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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.10, 415.13 and 231.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.10, 415.13 and 231.74 is: 347.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.10 : 415.13 = 231.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.10/415.13 = 231.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.10x = 415.13 × 231.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.10x = 96,202.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,202.23/277.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.18

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