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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.96, 414.72 and 242.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.96, 414.72 and 242.28 is: 362.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.96 : 414.72 = 242.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.96/414.72 = 242.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.96x = 414.72 × 242.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.96x = 100,478.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,478.36/276.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.79

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