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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.76, 415.92 and 234.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.76, 415.92 and 234.56 is: 351.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.76 : 415.92 = 234.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.76/415.92 = 234.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.76x = 415.92 × 234.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.76x = 97,558.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,558.20/277.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.23

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