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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.45, 412.43 and 237.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.45, 412.43 and 237.48 is: 354.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.45 : 412.43 = 237.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.45/412.43 = 237.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.45x = 412.43 × 237.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.45x = 97,942.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,942.69/276.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.29

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