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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.99, 383.22 and 235.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.99, 383.22 and 235.41 is: 325.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.99 : 383.22 = 235.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.99/383.22 = 235.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.99x = 383.22 × 235.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.99x = 90,213.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,213.82/276.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.69

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