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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.16, 415.20 and 219.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.16, 415.20 and 219.14 is: 328.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.16 : 415.20 = 219.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.16/415.20 = 219.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.16x = 415.20 × 219.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.16x = 90,986.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,986.93/277.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.28

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