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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.84, 381.12 and 229.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.84, 381.12 and 229.76 is: 317.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.84 : 381.12 = 229.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.84/381.12 = 229.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.84x = 381.12 × 229.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.84x = 87,566.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,566.13/275.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.45

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