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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.48, 414.72 and 154.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.48, 414.72 and 154.98 is: 232.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.48 : 414.72 = 154.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.48/414.72 = 154.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.48x = 414.72 × 154.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.48x = 64,273.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,273.31/276.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.47

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