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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.43, 414.32 and 236.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.43, 414.32 and 236.52 is: 353.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.43 : 414.32 = 236.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.43/414.32 = 236.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.43x = 414.32 × 236.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.43x = 97,993.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,993.78/277.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.23

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