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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.52, 411.36 and 235.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.52, 411.36 and 235.02 is: 350.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.52 : 411.36 = 235.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.52/411.36 = 235.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.52x = 411.36 × 235.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.52x = 96,677.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,677.83/275.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.89

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