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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.49, 382.72 and 236.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.49, 382.72 and 236.18 is: 325.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.49 : 382.72 = 236.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.49/382.72 = 236.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.49x = 382.72 × 236.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.49x = 90,390.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,390.81/277.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.74

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