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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.48, 380.88 and 240

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.48, 380.88 and 240 is: 330.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.48 : 380.88 = 240 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.48/380.88 = 240/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.48x = 380.88 × 240
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.48x = 91,411.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,411.20/276.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.63

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