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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.68, 382.95 and 230.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.68, 382.95 and 230.98 is: 318.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.68 : 382.95 = 230.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.68/382.95 = 230.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.68x = 382.95 × 230.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.68x = 88,453.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,453.79/277.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.55

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