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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.76, 382.02 and 233.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.76, 382.02 and 233.08 is: 321.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.76 : 382.02 = 233.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.76/382.02 = 233.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.76x = 382.02 × 233.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.76x = 89,041.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,041.22/276.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.73

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