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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.78, 413.94 and 225.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.78, 413.94 and 225.02 is: 337.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.78 : 413.94 = 225.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.78/413.94 = 225.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.78x = 413.94 × 225.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.78x = 93,144.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,144.78/275.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.75

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