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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.22, 412.68 and 152.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.22, 412.68 and 152.01 is: 227.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.22 : 412.68 = 152.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.22/412.68 = 152.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.22x = 412.68 × 152.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.22x = 62,731.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,731.49/275.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.93

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