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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.90, 382.36 and 233.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.90, 382.36 and 233.56 is: 322.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.90 : 382.36 = 233.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.90/382.36 = 233.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.90x = 382.36 × 233.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.90x = 89,304.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,304.00/276.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.51

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