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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.60, 380.52 and 237.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.60, 380.52 and 237.20 is: 327.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.60 : 380.52 = 237.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.60/380.52 = 237.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.60x = 380.52 × 237.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.60x = 90,259.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,259.34/275.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.50

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