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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.72, 414.27 and 203.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.72, 414.27 and 203.34 is: 304.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.72 : 414.27 = 203.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.72/414.27 = 203.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.72x = 414.27 × 203.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.72x = 84,237.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,237.66/276.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.41

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