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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.59, 413.69 and 234.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.59, 413.69 and 234.96 is: 352.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.59 : 413.69 = 234.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.59/413.69 = 234.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.59x = 413.69 × 234.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.59x = 97,200.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,200.60/275.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.70

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