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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.40, 415.32 and 155.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.40, 415.32 and 155.22 is: 232.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.40 : 415.32 = 155.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.40/415.32 = 155.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.40x = 415.32 × 155.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.40x = 64,465.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,465.97/277.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.39

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