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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.60, 413.47 and 227.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.60, 413.47 and 227.42 is: 341.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.60 : 413.47 = 227.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.60/413.47 = 227.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.60x = 413.47 × 227.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.60x = 94,031.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,031.35/275.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.19

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