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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.12, 412.38 and 153.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.12, 412.38 and 153.34 is: 229.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.12 : 412.38 = 153.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.12/412.38 = 153.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.12x = 412.38 × 153.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.12x = 63,234.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,234.35/275.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.84

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