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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.86, 382.76 and 236.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.86, 382.76 and 236.28 is: 325.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.86 : 382.76 = 236.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.86/382.76 = 236.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.86x = 382.76 × 236.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.86x = 90,438.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,438.53/277.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.48

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