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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.20, 412.96 and 227.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.20, 412.96 and 227.52 is: 341.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.20 : 412.96 = 227.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.20/412.96 = 227.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.20x = 412.96 × 227.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.20x = 93,956.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,956.66/275.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.41

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