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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.96, 381.33 and 235.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.96, 381.33 and 235.45 is: 324.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.96 : 381.33 = 235.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.96/381.33 = 235.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.96x = 381.33 × 235.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.96x = 89,784.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,784.15/276.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.18

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