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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.54, 414 and 232.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.54, 414 and 232.98 is: 348.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.54 : 414 = 232.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.54/414 = 232.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.54x = 414 × 232.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.54x = 96,453.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,453.72/276.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.79

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