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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.21, 413.10 and 224.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.21, 413.10 and 224.47 is: 335.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.21 : 413.10 = 224.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.21/413.10 = 224.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.21x = 413.10 × 224.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.21x = 92,729.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,729.07/276.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.72

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