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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.14, 411.96 and 236.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.14, 411.96 and 236.44 is: 354.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.14 : 411.96 = 236.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.14/411.96 = 236.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.14x = 411.96 × 236.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.14x = 97,403.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,403.82/275.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.02

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