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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.72, 383.52 and 231.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.72, 383.52 and 231.56 is: 319.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.72 : 383.52 = 231.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.72/383.52 = 231.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.72x = 383.52 × 231.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.72x = 88,807.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,807.89/277.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.77

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