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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.26, 410.65 and 234.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.26, 410.65 and 234.22 is: 349.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.26 : 410.65 = 234.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.26/410.65 = 234.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.26x = 410.65 × 234.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.26x = 96,182.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,182.44/275.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.42

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