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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.16, 412.54 and 237.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.16, 412.54 and 237.09 is: 355.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.16 : 412.54 = 237.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.16/412.54 = 237.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.16x = 412.54 × 237.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.16x = 97,811.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,811.40/275.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.47

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