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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.17, 382.91 and 242.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.17, 382.91 and 242.34 is: 334.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.17 : 382.91 = 242.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.17/382.91 = 242.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.17x = 382.91 × 242.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.17x = 92,793.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,793.20/277.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.79

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