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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.02, 379.94 and 234.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.02, 379.94 and 234.04 is: 323.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.02 : 379.94 = 234.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.02/379.94 = 234.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.02x = 379.94 × 234.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.02x = 88,921.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,921.16/275.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.33

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