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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.16, 424.44 and 277.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.16, 424.44 and 277.07 is: 381.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.16 : 424.44 = 277.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.16/424.44 = 277.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.16x = 424.44 × 277.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.16x = 117,597.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,597.47/308.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.61

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