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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.40, 415.47 and 235.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.40, 415.47 and 235.82 is: 353.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.40 : 415.47 = 235.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.40/415.47 = 235.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.40x = 415.47 × 235.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.40x = 97,976.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,976.14/277.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.19

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