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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.24, 379.60 and 226.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.24, 379.60 and 226.03 is: 311.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.24 : 379.60 = 226.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.24/379.60 = 226.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.24x = 379.60 × 226.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.24x = 85,799.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,799.47/275.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.73

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