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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.27, 413.46 and 224.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.27, 413.46 and 224.79 is: 336.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.27 : 413.46 = 224.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.27/413.46 = 224.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.27x = 413.46 × 224.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.27x = 92,941.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,941.67/276.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.42

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