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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.59, 412.90 and 230.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.59, 412.90 and 230.23 is: 344.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.59 : 412.90 = 230.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.59/412.90 = 230.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.59x = 412.90 × 230.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.59x = 95,061.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,061.97/275.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.94

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