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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.56, 413.94 and 236.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.56, 413.94 and 236.68 is: 352.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.56 : 413.94 = 236.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.56/413.94 = 236.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.56x = 413.94 × 236.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.56x = 97,971.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,971.32/277.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.97

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