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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.18, 415.32 and 155.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.18, 415.32 and 155.05 is: 232.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.18 : 415.32 = 155.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.18/415.32 = 155.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.18x = 415.32 × 155.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.18x = 64,395.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,395.37/277.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.32

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