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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.38, 383.16 and 216

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.38, 383.16 and 216 is: 298.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.38 : 383.16 = 216 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.38/383.16 = 216/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.38x = 383.16 × 216
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.38x = 82,762.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,762.56/277.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.37

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