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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.16, 411.84 and 226.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.16, 411.84 and 226.56 is: 339.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.16 : 411.84 = 226.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.16/411.84 = 226.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.16x = 411.84 × 226.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.16x = 93,306.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,306.47/275.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.10

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