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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.37, 413.22 and 145.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.37, 413.22 and 145.46 is: 218.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.37 : 413.22 = 145.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.37/413.22 = 145.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.37x = 413.22 × 145.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.37x = 60,106.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,106.25/275.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.28

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