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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.98, 382.01 and 238.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.98, 382.01 and 238.01 is: 328.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.98 : 382.01 = 238.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.98/382.01 = 238.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.98x = 382.01 × 238.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.98x = 90,921.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,921.97/276.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.26

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