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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.32, 413.74 and 216.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.32, 413.74 and 216.35 is: 323.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.32 : 413.74 = 216.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.32/413.74 = 216.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.32x = 413.74 × 216.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.32x = 89,513.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,513.68/276.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.96

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