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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.65, 382.87 and 238.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.65, 382.87 and 238.44 is: 328.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.65 : 382.87 = 238.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.65/382.87 = 238.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.65x = 382.87 × 238.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.65x = 91,293.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,293.29/277.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.80

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