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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.67, 379.76 and 226.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.67, 379.76 and 226.53 is: 312.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.67 : 379.76 = 226.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.67/379.76 = 226.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.67x = 379.76 × 226.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.67x = 86,025.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,025.90/275.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.06

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