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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.13, 379.45 and 233.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.13, 379.45 and 233.79 is: 322.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.13 : 379.45 = 233.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.13/379.45 = 233.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.13x = 379.45 × 233.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.13x = 88,711.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,711.62/275.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.44

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