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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.38, 381.69 and 233.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.38, 381.69 and 233.06 is: 321.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.38 : 381.69 = 233.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.38/381.69 = 233.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.38x = 381.69 × 233.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.38x = 88,956.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,956.67/276.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.86

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