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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.24, 382.36 and 235.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.24, 382.36 and 235.93 is: 325.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.24 : 382.36 = 235.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.24/382.36 = 235.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.24x = 382.36 × 235.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.24x = 90,210.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,210.19/277.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.39

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