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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.39, 414.60 and 216.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.39, 414.60 and 216.45 is: 324.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.39 : 414.60 = 216.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.39/414.60 = 216.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.39x = 414.60 × 216.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.39x = 89,740.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,740.17/276.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.69

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