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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.16, 412.14 and 238.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.16, 412.14 and 238.11 is: 356.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.16 : 412.14 = 238.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.16/412.14 = 238.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.16x = 412.14 × 238.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.16x = 98,134.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,134.66/275.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.65

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