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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.19, 413.18 and 234.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.19, 413.18 and 234.58 is: 352.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.19 : 413.18 = 234.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.19/413.18 = 234.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.19x = 413.18 × 234.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.19x = 96,923.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,923.76/275.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.21

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