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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.96, 382.68 and 219.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.96, 382.68 and 219.18 is: 302.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.96 : 382.68 = 219.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.96/382.68 = 219.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.96x = 382.68 × 219.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.96x = 83,875.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,875.80/276.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.84

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