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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.24, 413.02 and 153.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.24, 413.02 and 153.49 is: 230.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.24 : 413.02 = 153.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.24/413.02 = 153.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.24x = 413.02 × 153.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.24x = 63,394.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,394.44/275.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.32

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