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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.30, 413.64 and 215.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.30, 413.64 and 215.48 is: 322.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.30 : 413.64 = 215.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.30/413.64 = 215.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.30x = 413.64 × 215.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.30x = 89,129.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,129.08/276.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.58

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