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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.46, 379.26 and 233.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.46, 379.26 and 233.96 is: 322.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.46 : 379.26 = 233.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.46/379.26 = 233.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.46x = 379.26 × 233.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.46x = 88,731.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,731.67/275.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.12

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