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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.36, 381.69 and 238.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.36, 381.69 and 238.02 is: 328.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.36 : 381.69 = 238.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.36/381.69 = 238.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.36x = 381.69 × 238.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.36x = 90,849.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,849.85/276.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.74

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