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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.57, 413.41 and 224.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.57, 413.41 and 224.66 is: 337.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.57 : 413.41 = 224.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.57/413.41 = 224.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.57x = 413.41 × 224.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.57x = 92,873.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,873.50/275.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.02

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