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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.95, 414.52 and 230.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.95, 414.52 and 230.99 is: 345.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.95 : 414.52 = 230.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.95/414.52 = 230.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.95x = 414.52 × 230.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.95x = 95,747.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,747.32/276.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.72

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