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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.56, 381.82 and 238.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.56, 381.82 and 238.27 is: 327.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.56 : 381.82 = 238.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.56/381.82 = 238.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.56x = 381.82 × 238.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.56x = 90,976.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,976.25/277.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.77

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