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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.09, 380.07 and 245.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.09, 380.07 and 245.33 is: 338.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.09 : 380.07 = 245.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.09/380.07 = 245.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.09x = 380.07 × 245.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.09x = 93,239.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,239.45/275.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.94

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