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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.88, 380 and 248.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.88, 380 and 248.64 is: 341.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.88 : 380 = 248.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.88/380 = 248.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.88x = 380 × 248.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.88x = 94,483.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,483.20/276.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.24

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