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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.63, 416.31 and 231.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.63, 416.31 and 231.73 is: 347.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.63 : 416.31 = 231.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.63/416.31 = 231.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.63x = 416.31 × 231.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.63x = 96,471.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,471.52/277.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.48

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