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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.68, 380.04 and 226.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.68, 380.04 and 226.48 is: 312.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.68 : 380.04 = 226.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.68/380.04 = 226.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.68x = 380.04 × 226.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.68x = 86,071.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,071.46/275.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.22

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