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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.30, 412.36 and 209.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.30, 412.36 and 209.57 is: 313.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.30 : 412.36 = 209.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.30/412.36 = 209.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.30x = 412.36 × 209.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.30x = 86,418.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,418.29/275.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.91

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