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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.82, 413.40 and 224.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.82, 413.40 and 224.55 is: 336.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.82 : 413.40 = 224.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.82/413.40 = 224.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.82x = 413.40 × 224.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.82x = 92,829.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,829.81/275.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.56

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