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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.20, 413.04 and 223.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.20, 413.04 and 223.89 is: 334.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.20 : 413.04 = 223.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.20/413.04 = 223.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.20x = 413.04 × 223.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.20x = 92,475.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,475.53/276.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.81

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