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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.48, 414.16 and 225.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.48, 414.16 and 225.04 is: 337.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.48 : 414.16 = 225.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.48/414.16 = 225.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.48x = 414.16 × 225.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.48x = 93,202.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,202.57/276.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.10

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