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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.14, 415.56 and 231.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.14, 415.56 and 231.24 is: 346.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.14 : 415.56 = 231.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.14/415.56 = 231.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.14x = 415.56 × 231.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.14x = 96,094.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,094.09/277.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.73

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