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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.04, 411.72 and 231.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.04, 411.72 and 231.48 is: 346.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.04 : 411.72 = 231.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.04/411.72 = 231.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.04x = 411.72 × 231.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.04x = 95,304.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,304.95/275.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.51

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