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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.68, 413.20 and 243.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.68, 413.20 and 243.68 is: 365.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.68 : 413.20 = 243.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.68/413.20 = 243.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.68x = 413.20 × 243.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.68x = 100,688.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,688.58/275.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.24

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