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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.35, 414.18 and 154.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.35, 414.18 and 154.58 is: 231.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.35 : 414.18 = 154.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.35/414.18 = 154.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.35x = 414.18 × 154.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.35x = 64,021.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,021.87/276.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.67

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