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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.52, 413.70 and 235.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.52, 413.70 and 235.20 is: 353.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.52 : 413.70 = 235.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.52/413.70 = 235.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.52x = 413.70 × 235.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.52x = 97,302.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,302.24/275.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.16

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