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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.49, 381.15 and 233.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.49, 381.15 and 233.91 is: 323.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.49 : 381.15 = 233.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.49/381.15 = 233.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.49x = 381.15 × 233.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.49x = 89,154.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,154.80/275.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.62

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