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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.85, 411.66 and 243.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.85, 411.66 and 243.35 is: 363.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.85 : 411.66 = 243.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.85/411.66 = 243.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.85x = 411.66 × 243.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.85x = 100,175.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,175.40/275.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.15

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