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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.09, 414.46 and 218.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.09, 414.46 and 218.35 is: 327.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.09 : 414.46 = 218.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.09/414.46 = 218.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.09x = 414.46 × 218.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.09x = 90,497.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,497.34/276.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.78

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