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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.08, 413.50 and 214.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.08, 413.50 and 214.73 is: 321.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.08 : 413.50 = 214.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.08/413.50 = 214.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.08x = 413.50 × 214.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.08x = 88,790.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,790.86/276.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.61

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