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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.79, 413.96 and 225.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.79, 413.96 and 225.05 is: 337.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.79 : 413.96 = 225.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.79/413.96 = 225.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.79x = 413.96 × 225.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.79x = 93,161.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,161.61/275.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.80

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