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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.31, 382.05 and 214.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.31, 382.05 and 214.92 is: 296.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.31 : 382.05 = 214.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.31/382.05 = 214.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.31x = 382.05 × 214.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.31x = 82,110.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,110.19/277.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.10

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