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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.03, 378.60 and 243.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.03, 378.60 and 243.22 is: 333.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.03 : 378.60 = 243.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.03/378.60 = 243.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.03x = 378.60 × 243.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.03x = 92,083.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,083.09/276.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.60

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