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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.12, 412.80 and 226.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.12, 412.80 and 226.40 is: 339.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.12 : 412.80 = 226.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.12/412.80 = 226.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.12x = 412.80 × 226.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.12x = 93,457.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,457.92/275.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.70

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