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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.34, 415.66 and 243.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.34, 415.66 and 243.16 is: 364.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.34 : 415.66 = 243.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.34/415.66 = 243.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.34x = 415.66 × 243.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.34x = 101,071.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,071.89/277.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.43

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