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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.40, 381 and 218.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.40, 381 and 218.08 is: 300.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.40 : 381 = 218.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.40/381 = 218.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.40x = 381 × 218.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.40x = 83,088.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,088.48/276.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.61

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