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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.36, 414.31 and 238.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.36, 414.31 and 238.29 is: 357.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.36 : 414.31 = 238.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.36/414.31 = 238.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.36x = 414.31 × 238.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.36x = 98,725.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,725.93/276.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.24

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