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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.84, 381.14 and 226.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.84, 381.14 and 226.68 is: 313.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.84 : 381.14 = 226.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.84/381.14 = 226.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.84x = 381.14 × 226.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.84x = 86,396.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,396.82/275.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.21

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