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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.20, 381.48 and 238.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.20, 381.48 and 238.32 is: 327.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.20 : 381.48 = 238.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.20/381.48 = 238.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.20x = 381.48 × 238.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.20x = 90,914.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,914.31/277.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.97

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