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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.71, 413.62 and 224.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.71, 413.62 and 224.80 is: 337.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.71 : 413.62 = 224.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.71/413.62 = 224.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.71x = 413.62 × 224.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.71x = 92,981.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,981.69/275.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.24

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