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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.70, 414.60 and 230.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.70, 414.60 and 230.80 is: 345.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.70 : 414.60 = 230.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.70/414.60 = 230.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.70x = 414.60 × 230.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.70x = 95,689.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,689.68/276.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.82

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