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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.66, 381.44 and 226.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.66, 381.44 and 226.69 is: 312.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.66 : 381.44 = 226.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.66/381.44 = 226.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.66x = 381.44 × 226.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.66x = 86,467.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,467.61/276.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.54

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