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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.50, 379.90 and 236.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.50, 379.90 and 236.29 is: 325.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.50 : 379.90 = 236.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.50/379.90 = 236.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.50x = 379.90 × 236.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.50x = 89,763.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,763.49/275.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.83

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