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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.84, 414.78 and 215.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.84, 414.78 and 215.82 is: 323.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.84 : 414.78 = 215.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.84/414.78 = 215.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.84x = 414.78 × 215.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.84x = 89,517.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,517.82/276.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.36

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