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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.24, 414.52 and 154.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.24, 414.52 and 154.49 is: 231.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.24 : 414.52 = 154.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.24/414.52 = 154.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.24x = 414.52 × 154.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.24x = 64,039.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,039.19/276.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.82

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