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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.32, 379.38 and 226.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.32, 379.38 and 226.54 is: 312.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.32 : 379.38 = 226.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.32/379.38 = 226.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.32x = 379.38 × 226.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.32x = 85,944.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,944.75/275.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.16

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