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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.36, 410.64 and 240.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.36, 410.64 and 240.80 is: 359.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.36 : 410.64 = 240.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.36/410.64 = 240.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.36x = 410.64 × 240.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.36x = 98,882.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,882.11/275.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.10

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