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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.02, 412.49 and 229.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.02, 412.49 and 229.66 is: 344.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.02 : 412.49 = 229.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.02/412.49 = 229.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.02x = 412.49 × 229.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.02x = 94,732.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,732.00/275.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.46

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