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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.82, 414.15 and 249.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.82, 414.15 and 249.46 is: 373.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.82 : 414.15 = 249.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.82/414.15 = 249.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.82x = 414.15 × 249.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.82x = 103,313.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,313.86/276.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.22

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