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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.31, 414.56 and 211.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.31, 414.56 and 211.15 is: 316.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.31 : 414.56 = 211.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.31/414.56 = 211.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.31x = 414.56 × 211.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.31x = 87,534.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,534.34/276.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.80

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