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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.75, 380.31 and 234.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.75, 380.31 and 234.41 is: 323.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.75 : 380.31 = 234.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.75/380.31 = 234.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.75x = 380.31 × 234.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.75x = 89,148.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,148.47/275.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.29

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