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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.56, 380.45 and 237.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.56, 380.45 and 237.27 is: 326.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.56 : 380.45 = 237.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.56/380.45 = 237.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.56x = 380.45 × 237.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.56x = 90,267.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,267.38/276.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.39

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