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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.12, 414.64 and 155.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.12, 414.64 and 155.48 is: 232.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.12 : 414.64 = 155.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.12/414.64 = 155.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.12x = 414.64 × 155.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.12x = 64,468.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,468.23/277.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.64

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