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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.50, 416.22 and 239.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.50, 416.22 and 239.24 is: 358.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.50 : 416.22 = 239.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.50/416.22 = 239.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.50x = 416.22 × 239.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.50x = 99,574.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,574.39/277.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.83

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