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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.07, 380.59 and 236.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.07, 380.59 and 236.56 is: 326.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.07 : 380.59 = 236.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.07/380.59 = 236.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.07x = 380.59 × 236.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.07x = 90,032.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,032.37/276.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.12

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