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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.28, 415.26 and 231.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.28, 415.26 and 231.24 is: 347.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.28 : 415.26 = 231.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.28/415.26 = 231.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.28x = 415.26 × 231.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.28x = 96,024.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,024.72/276.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.56

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