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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.20, 413.49 and 237.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.20, 413.49 and 237.41 is: 355.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.20 : 413.49 = 237.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.20/413.49 = 237.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.20x = 413.49 × 237.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.20x = 98,166.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,166.66/276.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.42

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