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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.50, 410.82 and 237.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.50, 410.82 and 237.23 is: 353.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.50 : 410.82 = 237.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.50/410.82 = 237.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.50x = 410.82 × 237.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.50x = 97,458.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,458.76/275.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.75

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