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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.48, 416.88 and 234

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.48, 416.88 and 234 is: 352.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.48 : 416.88 = 234 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.48/416.88 = 234/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.48x = 416.88 × 234
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.48x = 97,549.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,549.92/276.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.83

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