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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.28, 412.56 and 236.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.28, 412.56 and 236.76 is: 354.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.28 : 412.56 = 236.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.28/412.56 = 236.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.28x = 412.56 × 236.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.28x = 97,677.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,677.71/275.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.83

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