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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.76, 382.08 and 244.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.76, 382.08 and 244.80 is: 336.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.76 : 382.08 = 244.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.76/382.08 = 244.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.76x = 382.08 × 244.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.76x = 93,533.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,533.18/277.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.74

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