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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.35, 412.40 and 153.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.35, 412.40 and 153.35 is: 229.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.35 : 412.40 = 153.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.35/412.40 = 153.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.35x = 412.40 × 153.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.35x = 63,238.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,238.71/275.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.66

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