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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.04, 412.08 and 238.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.04, 412.08 and 238.80 is: 357.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.04 : 412.08 = 238.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.04/412.08 = 238.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.04x = 412.08 × 238.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.04x = 98,404.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,404.70/275.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.78

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