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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.75, 416.06 and 231.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.75, 416.06 and 231.95 is: 347.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.75 : 416.06 = 231.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.75/416.06 = 231.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.75x = 416.06 × 231.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.75x = 96,505.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,505.12/277.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.45

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