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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.29, 383.67 and 233.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.29, 383.67 and 233.55 is: 323.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.29 : 383.67 = 233.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.29/383.67 = 233.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.29x = 383.67 × 233.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.29x = 89,606.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,606.13/277.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.15

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