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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.58, 380.22 and 249.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.58, 380.22 and 249.27 is: 343.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.58 : 380.22 = 249.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.58/380.22 = 249.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.58x = 380.22 × 249.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.58x = 94,777.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,777.44/275.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.92

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