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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.60, 381.33 and 234.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.60, 381.33 and 234.84 is: 323.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.60 : 381.33 = 234.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.60/381.33 = 234.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.60x = 381.33 × 234.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.60x = 89,551.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,551.54/276.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.76

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