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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.99, 382.03 and 235.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.99, 382.03 and 235.68 is: 325.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.99 : 382.03 = 235.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.99/382.03 = 235.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.99x = 382.03 × 235.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.99x = 90,036.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,036.83/276.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.05

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