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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.33, 414.36 and 154.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.33, 414.36 and 154.56 is: 231.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.33 : 414.36 = 154.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.33/414.36 = 154.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.33x = 414.36 × 154.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.33x = 64,042.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,042.71/276.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.76

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