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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.20, 413.23 and 237.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.20, 413.23 and 237.11 is: 356.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.20 : 413.23 = 237.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.20/413.23 = 237.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.20x = 413.23 × 237.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.20x = 97,979.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,979.34/275.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.03

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