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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.79, 414.70 and 233.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.79, 414.70 and 233.41 is: 349.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.79 : 414.70 = 233.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.79/414.70 = 233.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.79x = 414.70 × 233.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.79x = 96,795.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,795.13/276.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.71

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