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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.73, 381.49 and 229.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.73, 381.49 and 229.50 is: 316.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.73 : 381.49 = 229.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.73/381.49 = 229.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.73x = 381.49 × 229.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.73x = 87,551.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,551.96/276.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.38

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