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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.48, 413.24 and 153.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.48, 413.24 and 153.80 is: 230.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.48 : 413.24 = 153.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.48/413.24 = 153.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.48x = 413.24 × 153.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.48x = 63,556.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,556.31/275.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.71

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