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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.60, 381.27 and 226.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.60, 381.27 and 226.38 is: 313.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.60 : 381.27 = 226.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.60/381.27 = 226.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.60x = 381.27 × 226.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.60x = 86,311.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,311.90/275.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.18

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