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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.55, 414.11 and 218.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.55, 414.11 and 218.50 is: 327.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.55 : 414.11 = 218.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.55/414.11 = 218.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.55x = 414.11 × 218.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.55x = 90,482.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,482.55/276.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.19

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