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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.91, 381.15 and 234.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.91, 381.15 and 234.92 is: 324.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.91 : 381.15 = 234.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.91/381.15 = 234.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.91x = 381.15 × 234.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.91x = 89,537.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,537.85/275.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.52

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