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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.28, 412.38 and 223.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.28, 412.38 and 223.68 is: 335.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.28 : 412.38 = 223.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.28/412.38 = 223.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.28x = 412.38 × 223.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.28x = 92,241.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,241.16/275.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.08

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