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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.82, 425.85 and 277.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.82, 425.85 and 277.86 is: 383.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.82 : 425.85 = 277.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.82/425.85 = 277.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.82x = 425.85 × 277.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.82x = 118,326.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,326.68/308.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.16

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