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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.39, 414.55 and 231.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.39, 414.55 and 231.03 is: 346.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.39 : 414.55 = 231.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.39/414.55 = 231.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.39x = 414.55 × 231.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.39x = 95,773.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,773.49/276.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.52

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