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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.10, 412.62 and 231.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.10, 412.62 and 231.36 is: 347.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.10 : 412.62 = 231.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.10/412.62 = 231.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.10x = 412.62 × 231.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.10x = 95,463.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,463.76/275.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.01

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