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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.55, 413.34 and 227.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.55, 413.34 and 227.49 is: 341.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.55 : 413.34 = 227.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.55/413.34 = 227.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.55x = 413.34 × 227.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.55x = 94,030.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,030.72/275.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.25

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