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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.11, 381.31 and 245.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.11, 381.31 and 245.57 is: 339.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.11 : 381.31 = 245.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.11/381.31 = 245.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.11x = 381.31 × 245.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.11x = 93,635.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,635.78/276.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.13

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