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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.28, 413.28 and 230.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.28, 413.28 and 230.28 is: 345.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.28 : 413.28 = 230.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.28/413.28 = 230.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.28x = 413.28 × 230.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.28x = 95,170.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,170.12/275.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.72

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