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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.62, 383.40 and 242.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.62, 383.40 and 242.52 is: 334.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.62 : 383.40 = 242.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.62/383.40 = 242.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.62x = 383.40 × 242.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.62x = 92,982.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,982.17/277.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.93

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