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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.35, 413.67 and 233.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.35, 413.67 and 233.48 is: 348.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.35 : 413.67 = 233.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.35/413.67 = 233.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.35x = 413.67 × 233.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.35x = 96,581.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,581.60/277.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.23

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