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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.81, 414.27 and 215.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.81, 414.27 and 215.76 is: 322.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.81 : 414.27 = 215.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.81/414.27 = 215.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.81x = 414.27 × 215.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.81x = 89,382.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,382.90/276.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.90

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