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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.75, 381.69 and 235.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.75, 381.69 and 235.41 is: 324.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.75 : 381.69 = 235.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.75/381.69 = 235.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.75x = 381.69 × 235.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.75x = 89,853.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,853.64/276.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.67

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