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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.08, 380.76 and 232.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.08, 380.76 and 232.52 is: 320.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.08 : 380.76 = 232.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.08/380.76 = 232.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.08x = 380.76 × 232.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.08x = 88,534.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,534.32/276.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.68

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