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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.20, 380.89 and 237

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.20, 380.89 and 237 is: 326.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.20 : 380.89 = 237 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.20/380.89 = 237/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.20x = 380.89 × 237
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.20x = 90,270.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,270.34/276.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.83

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