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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.95, 415.02 and 244.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.95, 415.02 and 244.38 is: 366.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.95 : 415.02 = 244.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.95/415.02 = 244.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.95x = 415.02 × 244.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.95x = 101,421.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,421.95/276.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.22

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