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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.32, 382.08 and 225.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.32, 382.08 and 225.44 is: 311.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.32 : 382.08 = 225.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.32/382.08 = 225.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.32x = 382.08 × 225.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.32x = 86,136.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,136.12/276.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.73

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