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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.70, 380.12 and 223.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.70, 380.12 and 223.05 is: 307.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.70 : 380.12 = 223.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.70/380.12 = 223.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.70x = 380.12 × 223.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.70x = 84,784.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,784.06/275.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.53

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