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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.32, 414.62 and 154.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.32, 414.62 and 154.64 is: 232.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.32 : 414.62 = 154.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.32/414.62 = 154.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.32x = 414.62 × 154.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.32x = 64,116.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,116.84/276.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.04

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