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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.96, 381.96 and 248.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.96, 381.96 and 248.16 is: 342.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.96 : 381.96 = 248.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.96/381.96 = 248.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.96x = 381.96 × 248.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.96x = 94,787.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,787.19/276.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.24

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