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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.28, 379.02 and 233.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.28, 379.02 and 233.74 is: 321.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.28 : 379.02 = 233.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.28/379.02 = 233.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.28x = 379.02 × 233.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.28x = 88,592.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,592.13/275.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.83

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