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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.86, 382.66 and 247.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.86, 382.66 and 247.16 is: 341.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.86 : 382.66 = 247.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.86/382.66 = 247.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.86x = 382.66 × 247.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.86x = 94,578.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,578.25/276.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.61

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