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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.37, 414.03 and 211.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.37, 414.03 and 211.47 is: 316.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.37 : 414.03 = 211.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.37/414.03 = 211.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.37x = 414.03 × 211.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.37x = 87,554.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,554.92/276.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.80

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