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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.36, 412.25 and 226.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.36, 412.25 and 226.13 is: 338.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.36 : 412.25 = 226.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.36/412.25 = 226.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.36x = 412.25 × 226.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.36x = 93,218.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,218.90/275.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.54

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