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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.38, 412.45 and 153.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.38, 412.45 and 153.36 is: 229.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.38 : 412.45 = 153.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.38/412.45 = 153.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.38x = 412.45 × 153.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.38x = 63,252.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,252.95/275.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.70

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