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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.84, 415.54 and 234.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.84, 415.54 and 234.91 is: 351.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.84 : 415.54 = 234.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.84/415.54 = 234.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.84x = 415.54 × 234.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.84x = 97,614.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,614.50/277.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.33

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