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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.47, 381.98 and 240.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.47, 381.98 and 240.48 is: 331.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.47 : 381.98 = 240.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.47/381.98 = 240.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.47x = 381.98 × 240.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.47x = 91,859.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,859.15/277.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.06

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