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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.08, 380.52 and 213.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.08, 380.52 and 213.68 is: 294.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.08 : 380.52 = 213.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.08/380.52 = 213.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.08x = 380.52 × 213.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.08x = 81,309.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,309.51/276.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.51

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