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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.32, 379.60 and 231.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.32, 379.60 and 231.56 is: 319.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.32 : 379.60 = 231.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.32/379.60 = 231.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.32x = 379.60 × 231.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.32x = 87,900.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,900.18/275.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.27

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