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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.73, 414.63 and 228.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.73, 414.63 and 228.13 is: 341.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.73 : 414.63 = 228.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.73/414.63 = 228.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.73x = 414.63 × 228.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.73x = 94,588.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,588.51/276.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.81

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