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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.67, 412.45 and 236.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.67, 412.45 and 236.61 is: 354.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.67 : 412.45 = 236.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.67/412.45 = 236.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.67x = 412.45 × 236.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.67x = 97,589.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,589.20/275.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.01

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