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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.48, 380.58 and 234.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.48, 380.58 and 234.46 is: 323.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.48 : 380.58 = 234.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.48/380.58 = 234.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.48x = 380.58 × 234.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.48x = 89,230.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,230.79/275.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.91

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