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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.23, 415.62 and 230.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.23, 415.62 and 230.84 is: 346.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.23 : 415.62 = 230.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.23/415.62 = 230.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.23x = 415.62 × 230.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.23x = 95,941.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,941.72/277.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.07

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