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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.20, 413.70 and 228.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.20, 413.70 and 228.20 is: 341.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.20 : 413.70 = 228.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.20/413.70 = 228.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.20x = 413.70 × 228.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.20x = 94,406.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,406.34/276.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.80

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