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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.21, 412.92 and 153.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.21, 412.92 and 153.44 is: 230.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.21 : 412.92 = 153.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.21/412.92 = 153.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.21x = 412.92 × 153.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.21x = 63,358.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,358.44/275.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.22

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