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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.12, 379.35 and 230.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.12, 379.35 and 230.93 is: 318.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.12 : 379.35 = 230.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.12/379.35 = 230.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.12x = 379.35 × 230.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.12x = 87,603.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,603.30/275.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.42

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