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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.28, 412.65 and 234.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.28, 412.65 and 234.24 is: 351.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.28 : 412.65 = 234.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.28/412.65 = 234.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.28x = 412.65 × 234.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.28x = 96,659.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,659.14/275.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.13

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