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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.16, 379.98 and 223.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.16, 379.98 and 223.32 is: 308.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.16 : 379.98 = 223.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.16/379.98 = 223.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.16x = 379.98 × 223.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.16x = 84,857.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,857.13/275.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.39

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