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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.55, 381.03 and 232.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.55, 381.03 and 232.12 is: 319.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.55 : 381.03 = 232.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.55/381.03 = 232.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.55x = 381.03 × 232.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.55x = 88,444.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,444.68/276.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.81

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