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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.99, 415.44 and 223.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.99, 415.44 and 223.20 is: 334.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.99 : 415.44 = 223.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.99/415.44 = 223.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.99x = 415.44 × 223.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.99x = 92,726.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,726.21/276.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.76

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