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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.96, 382.71 and 236.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.96, 382.71 and 236.45 is: 325.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.96 : 382.71 = 236.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.96/382.71 = 236.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.96x = 382.71 × 236.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.96x = 90,491.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,491.78/277.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.56

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