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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.34, 413.12 and 224.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.34, 413.12 and 224.11 is: 336.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.34 : 413.12 = 224.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.34/413.12 = 224.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.34x = 413.12 × 224.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.34x = 92,582.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,582.17/275.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.25

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