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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276, 381.30 and 227.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276, 381.30 and 227.04 is: 313.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276 : 381.30 = 227.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276/381.30 = 227.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276x = 381.30 × 227.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276x = 86,570.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,570.35/276
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.66

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