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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.37, 381.95 and 237.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.37, 381.95 and 237.74 is: 327.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.37 : 381.95 = 237.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.37/381.95 = 237.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.37x = 381.95 × 237.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.37x = 90,802.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,802.59/277.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.37

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