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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.32, 380.10 and 224.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.32, 380.10 and 224.20 is: 309.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.32 : 380.10 = 224.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.32/380.10 = 224.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.32x = 380.10 × 224.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.32x = 85,218.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,218.42/275.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.52

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