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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.74, 382.86 and 238.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.74, 382.86 and 238.32 is: 328.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.74 : 382.86 = 238.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.74/382.86 = 238.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.74x = 382.86 × 238.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.74x = 91,243.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,243.20/277.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.52

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