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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.07, 379.22 and 235.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.07, 379.22 and 235.56 is: 324.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.07 : 379.22 = 235.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.07/379.22 = 235.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.07x = 379.22 × 235.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.07x = 89,327.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,327.89/275.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.75

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