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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.85, 381.81 and 227.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.85, 381.81 and 227.44 is: 313.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.85 : 381.81 = 227.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.85/381.81 = 227.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.85x = 381.81 × 227.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.85x = 86,838.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,838.87/276.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.67

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