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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.11, 415.32 and 211.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.11, 415.32 and 211.62 is: 317.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.11 : 415.32 = 211.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.11/415.32 = 211.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.11x = 415.32 × 211.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.11x = 87,890.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,890.02/277.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.17

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