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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.40, 412.29 and 223.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.40, 412.29 and 223.97 is: 335.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.40 : 412.29 = 223.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.40/412.29 = 223.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.40x = 412.29 × 223.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.40x = 92,338.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,338.53/275.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.29

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