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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.46, 412.22 and 223.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.46, 412.22 and 223.52 is: 334.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.46 : 412.22 = 223.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.46/412.22 = 223.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.46x = 412.22 × 223.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.46x = 92,139.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,139.41/275.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.49

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