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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.87, 414.48 and 218.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.87, 414.48 and 218.68 is: 327.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.87 : 414.48 = 218.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.87/414.48 = 218.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.87x = 414.48 × 218.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.87x = 90,638.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,638.49/276.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.37

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