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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.68, 382.24 and 240.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.68, 382.24 and 240.62 is: 331.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.68 : 382.24 = 240.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.68/382.24 = 240.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.68x = 382.24 × 240.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.68x = 91,974.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,974.59/277.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.23

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