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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.24, 381.88 and 230.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.24, 381.88 and 230.52 is: 317.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.24 : 381.88 = 230.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.24/381.88 = 230.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.24x = 381.88 × 230.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.24x = 88,030.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,030.98/277.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.53

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