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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.02, 413.49 and 211.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.02, 413.49 and 211.58 is: 316.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.02 : 413.49 = 211.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.02/413.49 = 211.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.02x = 413.49 × 211.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.02x = 87,486.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,486.21/276.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.96

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