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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.62, 414.65 and 231.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.62, 414.65 and 231.05 is: 346.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.62 : 414.65 = 231.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.62/414.65 = 231.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.62x = 414.65 × 231.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.62x = 95,806.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,806.50/276.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.35

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