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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.37, 413.74 and 218.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.37, 413.74 and 218.18 is: 326.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.37 : 413.74 = 218.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.37/413.74 = 218.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.37x = 413.74 × 218.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.37x = 90,268.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,268.70/276.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.63

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