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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.26, 412.92 and 224.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.26, 412.92 and 224.32 is: 336.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.26 : 412.92 = 224.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.26/412.92 = 224.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.26x = 412.92 × 224.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.26x = 92,626.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,626.21/275.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.50

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