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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.08, 379 and 230.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.08, 379 and 230.64 is: 317.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.08 : 379 = 230.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.08/379 = 230.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.08x = 379 × 230.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.08x = 87,412.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,412.56/275.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.77

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