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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.74, 380.84 and 214.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.74, 380.84 and 214.32 is: 294.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.74 : 380.84 = 214.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.74/380.84 = 214.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.74x = 380.84 × 214.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.74x = 81,620.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,620.56/276.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.94

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