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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.32, 380.64 and 236.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.32, 380.64 and 236.85 is: 326.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.32 : 380.64 = 236.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.32/380.64 = 236.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.32x = 380.64 × 236.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.32x = 90,154.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,154.58/276.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.27

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