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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.11, 415.98 and 155.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.11, 415.98 and 155.52 is: 233.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.11 : 415.98 = 155.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.11/415.98 = 155.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.11x = 415.98 × 155.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.11x = 64,693.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,693.21/277.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.46

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