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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.24, 412.84 and 153.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.24, 412.84 and 153.56 is: 230.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.24 : 412.84 = 153.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.24/412.84 = 153.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.24x = 412.84 × 153.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.24x = 63,395.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,395.71/275.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.33

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