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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.08, 411.96 and 236.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.08, 411.96 and 236.34 is: 353.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.08 : 411.96 = 236.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.08/411.96 = 236.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.08x = 411.96 × 236.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.08x = 97,362.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,362.63/275.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.94

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