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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.76, 414.20 and 216.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.76, 414.20 and 216.17 is: 323.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.76 : 414.20 = 216.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.76/414.20 = 216.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.76x = 414.20 × 216.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.76x = 89,537.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,537.61/276.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.52

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