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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.00, 413.08 and 238.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.00, 413.08 and 238.55 is: 358.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.00 : 413.08 = 238.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.00/413.08 = 238.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.00x = 413.08 × 238.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.00x = 98,538.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,538.91/275.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.33

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