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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.04, 412.38 and 153.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.04, 412.38 and 153.36 is: 229.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.04 : 412.38 = 153.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.04/412.38 = 153.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.04x = 412.38 × 153.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.04x = 63,242.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,242.60/275.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.94

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