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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.22, 379.30 and 228.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.22, 379.30 and 228.59 is: 315.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.22 : 379.30 = 228.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.22/379.30 = 228.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.22x = 379.30 × 228.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.22x = 86,705.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,705.42/275.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.04

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