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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.38, 415.26 and 230.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.38, 415.26 and 230.76 is: 345.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.38 : 415.26 = 230.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.38/415.26 = 230.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.38x = 415.26 × 230.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.38x = 95,825.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,825.40/277.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.47

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