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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.36, 413.10 and 227.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.36, 413.10 and 227.16 is: 340.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.36 : 413.10 = 227.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.36/413.10 = 227.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.36x = 413.10 × 227.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.36x = 93,839.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,839.80/275.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.80

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