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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.89, 415.49 and 233.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.89, 415.49 and 233.35 is: 350.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.89 : 415.49 = 233.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.89/415.49 = 233.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.89x = 415.49 × 233.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.89x = 96,953.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,953.94/276.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.15

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