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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.26, 382.64 and 233.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.26, 382.64 and 233.52 is: 322.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.26 : 382.64 = 233.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.26/382.64 = 233.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.26x = 382.64 × 233.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.26x = 89,352.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,352.93/277.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.27

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