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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.70, 414.24 and 235.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.70, 414.24 and 235.66 is: 352.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.70 : 414.24 = 235.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.70/414.24 = 235.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.70x = 414.24 × 235.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.70x = 97,619.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,619.80/276.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.80

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