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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.39, 382.95 and 218.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.39, 382.95 and 218.26 is: 301.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.39 : 382.95 = 218.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.39/382.95 = 218.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.39x = 382.95 × 218.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.39x = 83,581.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,581.71/277.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.32

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