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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.32, 416.16 and 155.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.32, 416.16 and 155.52 is: 233.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.32 : 416.16 = 155.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.32/416.16 = 155.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.32x = 416.16 × 155.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.32x = 64,721.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,721.20/277.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.38

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