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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.22, 413.45 and 154.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.22, 413.45 and 154.11 is: 230.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.22 : 413.45 = 154.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.22/413.45 = 154.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.22x = 413.45 × 154.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.22x = 63,716.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,716.78/276.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.67

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