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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.70, 380.13 and 236.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.70, 380.13 and 236.82 is: 326.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.70 : 380.13 = 236.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.70/380.13 = 236.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.70x = 380.13 × 236.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.70x = 90,022.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,022.39/275.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.52

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