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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.81, 416.02 and 245.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.81, 416.02 and 245.22 is: 368.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.81 : 416.02 = 245.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.81/416.02 = 245.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.81x = 416.02 × 245.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.81x = 102,016.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,016.42/276.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.54

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