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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.48, 416.46 and 209.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.48, 416.46 and 209.08 is: 313.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.48 : 416.46 = 209.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.48/416.46 = 209.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.48x = 416.46 × 209.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.48x = 87,073.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,073.46/277.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.80

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