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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.68, 412.96 and 236.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.68, 412.96 and 236.96 is: 354.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.68 : 412.96 = 236.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.68/412.96 = 236.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.68x = 412.96 × 236.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.68x = 97,855.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,855.00/275.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.96

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