Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.24, 414.72 and 212.16
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 276.24, 414.72 and 212.16 is: 318.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
276.24 : 414.72 = 212.16 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
276.24/414.72 = 212.16/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
276.24x = 414.72 × 212.16 - Step 4: Simplify right side
276.24x = 87,987.00 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 87,987.00/276.24 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 318.52
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