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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.28, 381.44 and 211.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.28, 381.44 and 211.12 is: 291.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.28 : 381.44 = 211.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.28/381.44 = 211.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.28x = 381.44 × 211.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.28x = 80,529.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,529.61/276.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.48

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