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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.36, 413.82 and 215.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.36, 413.82 and 215.82 is: 323.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.36 : 413.82 = 215.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.36/413.82 = 215.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.36x = 413.82 × 215.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.36x = 89,310.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,310.63/276.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.17

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