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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.63, 412.83 and 234.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.63, 412.83 and 234.72 is: 351.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.63 : 412.83 = 234.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.63/412.83 = 234.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.63x = 412.83 × 234.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.63x = 96,899.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,899.46/275.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.56

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