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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.28, 417.52 and 242

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.28, 417.52 and 242 is: 364.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.28 : 417.52 = 242 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.28/417.52 = 242/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.28x = 417.52 × 242
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.28x = 101,039.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,039.84/277.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.40

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