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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.44, 414.32 and 218.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.44, 414.32 and 218.44 is: 327.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.44 : 414.32 = 218.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.44/414.32 = 218.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.44x = 414.32 × 218.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.44x = 90,504.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,504.06/276.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.39

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