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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.40, 416.37 and 232.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.40, 416.37 and 232.04 is: 348.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.40 : 416.37 = 232.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.40/416.37 = 232.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.40x = 416.37 × 232.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.40x = 96,614.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,614.49/277.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.29

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