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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.85, 379.47 and 231.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.85, 379.47 and 231.57 is: 318.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.85 : 379.47 = 231.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.85/379.47 = 231.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.85x = 379.47 × 231.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.85x = 87,873.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,873.87/275.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.56

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