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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.84, 413.22 and 232.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.84, 413.22 and 232.46 is: 348.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.84 : 413.22 = 232.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.84/413.22 = 232.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.84x = 413.22 × 232.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.84x = 96,057.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,057.12/275.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.23

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