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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.14, 413.46 and 237.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.14, 413.46 and 237.44 is: 355.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.14 : 413.46 = 237.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.14/413.46 = 237.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.14x = 413.46 × 237.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.14x = 98,171.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,171.94/276.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.52

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