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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.12, 411.82 and 233.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.12, 411.82 and 233.06 is: 347.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.12 : 411.82 = 233.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.12/411.82 = 233.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.12x = 411.82 × 233.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.12x = 95,978.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,978.77/276.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.60

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