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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.28, 381.99 and 237.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.28, 381.99 and 237.80 is: 327.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.28 : 381.99 = 237.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.28/381.99 = 237.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.28x = 381.99 × 237.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.28x = 90,838.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,838.18/277.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.61

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