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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.85, 414.21 and 203.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.85, 414.21 and 203.24 is: 304.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.85 : 414.21 = 203.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.85/414.21 = 203.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.85x = 414.21 × 203.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.85x = 84,185.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,185.84/276.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.08

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