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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.68, 412.40 and 230.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.68, 412.40 and 230.12 is: 344.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.68 : 412.40 = 230.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.68/412.40 = 230.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.68x = 412.40 × 230.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.68x = 94,901.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,901.49/275.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.25

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