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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.92, 383.76 and 219.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.92, 383.76 and 219.96 is: 303.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.92 : 383.76 = 219.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.92/383.76 = 219.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.92x = 383.76 × 219.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.92x = 84,411.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,411.85/277.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.73

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