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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.44, 380.13 and 226.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.44, 380.13 and 226.18 is: 312.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.44 : 380.13 = 226.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.44/380.13 = 226.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.44x = 380.13 × 226.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.44x = 85,977.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,977.80/275.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.15

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