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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.16, 381.28 and 247.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.16, 381.28 and 247.36 is: 341.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.16 : 381.28 = 247.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.16/381.28 = 247.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.16x = 381.28 × 247.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.16x = 94,313.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,313.42/276.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.52

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