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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.96, 383.61 and 231.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.96, 383.61 and 231.25 is: 319.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.96 : 383.61 = 231.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.96/383.61 = 231.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.96x = 383.61 × 231.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.96x = 88,709.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,709.72/277.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.15

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