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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.22, 382.92 and 241.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.22, 382.92 and 241.04 is: 332.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.22 : 382.92 = 241.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.22/382.92 = 241.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.22x = 382.92 × 241.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.22x = 92,299.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,299.04/277.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.95

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