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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.22, 414.48 and 207.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.22, 414.48 and 207.70 is: 311.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.22 : 414.48 = 207.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.22/414.48 = 207.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.22x = 414.48 × 207.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.22x = 86,087.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,087.50/276.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.66

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