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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.95, 415.86 and 238.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.95, 415.86 and 238.87 is: 358.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.95 : 415.86 = 238.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.95/415.86 = 238.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.95x = 415.86 × 238.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.95x = 99,334.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,334.40/276.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.67

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