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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.48, 415.08 and 148.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.48, 415.08 and 148.32 is: 222.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.48 : 415.08 = 148.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.48/415.08 = 148.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.48x = 415.08 × 148.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.48x = 61,564.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,564.67/276.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.67

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