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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.68, 382.97 and 242.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.68, 382.97 and 242.67 is: 334.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.68 : 382.97 = 242.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.68/382.97 = 242.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.68x = 382.97 × 242.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.68x = 92,934.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,934.12/277.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.68

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