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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.64, 413.46 and 230.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.64, 413.46 and 230.02 is: 345.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.64 : 413.46 = 230.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.64/413.46 = 230.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.64x = 413.46 × 230.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.64x = 95,104.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,104.07/275.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.03

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