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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.35, 382.68 and 235.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.35, 382.68 and 235.83 is: 325.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.35 : 382.68 = 235.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.35/382.68 = 235.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.35x = 382.68 × 235.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.35x = 90,247.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,247.42/277.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.39

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