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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.28, 411.91 and 237.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.28, 411.91 and 237.21 is: 354.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.28 : 411.91 = 237.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.28/411.91 = 237.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.28x = 411.91 × 237.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.28x = 97,709.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,709.17/275.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.94

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