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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.23, 412.86 and 227.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.23, 412.86 and 227.05 is: 340.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.23 : 412.86 = 227.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.23/412.86 = 227.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.23x = 412.86 × 227.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.23x = 93,739.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,739.86/275.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.59

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