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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.55, 415.68 and 219.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.55, 415.68 and 219.38 is: 328.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.55 : 415.68 = 219.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.55/415.68 = 219.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.55x = 415.68 × 219.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.55x = 91,192.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,192.51/277.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.56

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