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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.22, 379.46 and 233.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.22, 379.46 and 233.12 is: 321.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.22 : 379.46 = 233.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.22/379.46 = 233.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.22x = 379.46 × 233.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.22x = 88,461.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,461.25/275.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.42

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