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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.61, 379.55 and 236.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.61, 379.55 and 236.12 is: 325.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.61 : 379.55 = 236.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.61/379.55 = 236.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.61x = 379.55 × 236.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.61x = 89,616.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,616.27/275.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.16

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