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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.50, 414.90 and 238.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.50, 414.90 and 238.23 is: 357.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.50 : 414.90 = 238.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.50/414.90 = 238.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.50x = 414.90 × 238.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.50x = 98,841.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,841.63/276.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.47

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