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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276, 413.40 and 229.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276, 413.40 and 229.92 is: 344.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276 : 413.40 = 229.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276/413.40 = 229.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276x = 413.40 × 229.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276x = 95,048.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,048.93/276
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.38

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