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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.12, 380.70 and 232.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.12, 380.70 and 232.20 is: 320.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.12 : 380.70 = 232.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.12/380.70 = 232.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.12x = 380.70 × 232.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.12x = 88,398.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,398.54/276.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.15

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