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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.70, 413.10 and 229.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.70, 413.10 and 229.80 is: 344.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.70 : 413.10 = 229.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.70/413.10 = 229.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.70x = 413.10 × 229.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.70x = 94,930.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,930.38/275.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.32

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