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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.70, 383.36 and 215.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.70, 383.36 and 215.38 is: 297.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.70 : 383.36 = 215.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.70/383.36 = 215.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.70x = 383.36 × 215.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.70x = 82,568.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,568.08/277.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.33

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