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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275, 411.90 and 228.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275, 411.90 and 228.92 is: 342.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275 : 411.90 = 228.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275/411.90 = 228.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275x = 411.90 × 228.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275x = 94,292.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,292.15/275
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.88

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