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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.68, 382.56 and 219.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.68, 382.56 and 219.36 is: 302.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.68 : 382.56 = 219.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.68/382.56 = 219.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.68x = 382.56 × 219.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.68x = 83,918.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,918.36/277.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.21

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