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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.35, 380.64 and 232.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.35, 380.64 and 232.04 is: 319.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.35 : 380.64 = 232.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.35/380.64 = 232.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.35x = 380.64 × 232.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.35x = 88,323.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,323.80/276.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.61

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