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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.71, 415.23 and 155.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.71, 415.23 and 155.05 is: 232.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.71 : 415.23 = 155.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.71/415.23 = 155.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.71x = 415.23 × 155.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.71x = 64,379.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,379.34/276.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.66

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