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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.46, 412.65 and 229.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.46, 412.65 and 229.92 is: 344.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.46 : 412.65 = 229.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.46/412.65 = 229.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.46x = 412.65 × 229.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.46x = 94,876.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,876.49/275.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.43

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