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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.46, 383.37 and 219.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.46, 383.37 and 219.68 is: 303.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.46 : 383.37 = 219.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.46/383.37 = 219.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.46x = 383.37 × 219.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.46x = 84,218.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,218.72/277.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.53

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