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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.90, 381.97 and 244.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.90, 381.97 and 244.96 is: 336.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.90 : 381.97 = 244.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.90/381.97 = 244.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.90x = 381.97 × 244.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.90x = 93,567.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,567.37/277.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.69

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