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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.20, 414.18 and 234

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.20, 414.18 and 234 is: 349.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.20 : 414.18 = 234 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.20/414.18 = 234/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.20x = 414.18 × 234
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.20x = 96,918.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,918.12/277.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.63

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