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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.97, 416.48 and 237.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.97, 416.48 and 237.20 is: 355.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.97 : 416.48 = 237.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.97/416.48 = 237.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.97x = 416.48 × 237.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.97x = 98,785.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,785.79/277.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.39

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