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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.44, 380.64 and 226.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.44, 380.64 and 226.21 is: 312.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.44 : 380.64 = 226.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.44/380.64 = 226.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.44x = 380.64 × 226.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.44x = 86,104.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,104.57/275.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.61

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