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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.32, 380.76 and 227.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.32, 380.76 and 227.54 is: 313.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.32 : 380.76 = 227.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.32/380.76 = 227.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.32x = 380.76 × 227.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.32x = 86,638.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,638.13/276.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.54

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