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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.12, 413.52 and 217.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.12, 413.52 and 217.86 is: 326.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.12 : 413.52 = 217.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.12/413.52 = 217.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.12x = 413.52 × 217.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.12x = 90,089.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,089.47/276.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.27

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