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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.35, 413.64 and 154.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.35, 413.64 and 154.24 is: 230.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.35 : 413.64 = 154.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.35/413.64 = 154.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.35x = 413.64 × 154.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.35x = 63,798.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,798.80/276.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.87

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