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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.94, 415.95 and 225.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.94, 415.95 and 225.62 is: 338.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.94 : 415.95 = 225.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.94/415.95 = 225.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.94x = 415.95 × 225.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.94x = 93,846.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,846.64/276.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.87

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