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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.32, 381.38 and 229.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.32, 381.38 and 229.64 is: 316.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.32 : 381.38 = 229.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.32/381.38 = 229.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.32x = 381.38 × 229.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.32x = 87,577.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,577.05/276.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.94

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