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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.95, 414.93 and 238.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.95, 414.93 and 238.07 is: 356.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.95 : 414.93 = 238.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.95/414.93 = 238.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.95x = 414.93 × 238.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.95x = 98,782.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,782.39/276.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.68

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