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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.25, 412.26 and 153.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.25, 412.26 and 153.24 is: 229.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.25 : 412.26 = 153.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.25/412.26 = 153.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.25x = 412.26 × 153.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.25x = 63,174.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,174.72/275.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.52

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