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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.58, 414.45 and 235.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.58, 414.45 and 235.08 is: 353.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.58 : 414.45 = 235.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.58/414.45 = 235.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.58x = 414.45 × 235.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.58x = 97,428.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,428.91/275.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.54

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