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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.40, 381 and 224.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.40, 381 and 224.02 is: 308.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.40 : 381 = 224.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.40/381 = 224.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.40x = 381 × 224.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.40x = 85,351.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,351.62/276.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.80

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