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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.32, 415.56 and 239.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.32, 415.56 and 239.16 is: 358.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.32 : 415.56 = 239.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.32/415.56 = 239.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.32x = 415.56 × 239.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.32x = 99,385.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,385.33/277.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.38

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