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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.02, 381.34 and 235.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.02, 381.34 and 235.04 is: 324.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.02 : 381.34 = 235.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.02/381.34 = 235.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.02x = 381.34 × 235.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.02x = 89,630.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,630.15/276.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.72

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