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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.82, 380.40 and 242.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.82, 380.40 and 242.55 is: 334.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.82 : 380.40 = 242.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.82/380.40 = 242.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.82x = 380.40 × 242.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.82x = 92,267.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,267.16/275.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.52

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