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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.47, 379.55 and 213.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.47, 379.55 and 213.23 is: 293.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.47 : 379.55 = 213.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.47/379.55 = 213.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.47x = 379.55 × 213.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.47x = 80,932.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,932.93/275.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.80

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