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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.04, 378.93 and 225.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.04, 378.93 and 225.63 is: 310.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.04 : 378.93 = 225.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.04/378.93 = 225.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.04x = 378.93 × 225.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.04x = 85,497.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,497.98/275.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.86

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