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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.54, 380.38 and 213.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.54, 380.38 and 213.23 is: 294.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.54 : 380.38 = 213.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.54/380.38 = 213.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.54x = 380.38 × 213.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.54x = 81,108.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,108.43/275.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.36

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