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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.36, 380.40 and 233.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.36, 380.40 and 233.84 is: 323.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.36 : 380.40 = 233.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.36/380.40 = 233.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.36x = 380.40 × 233.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.36x = 88,952.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,952.74/275.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.04

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