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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.35, 381.30 and 234.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.35, 381.30 and 234.83 is: 324.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.35 : 381.30 = 234.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.35/381.30 = 234.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.35x = 381.30 × 234.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.35x = 89,540.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,540.68/276.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.01

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