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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.16, 413.34 and 223.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.16, 413.34 and 223.88 is: 336.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.16 : 413.34 = 223.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.16/413.34 = 223.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.16x = 413.34 × 223.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.16x = 92,538.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,538.56/275.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.31

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