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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.94, 414 and 230.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.94, 414 and 230.10 is: 345.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.94 : 414 = 230.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.94/414 = 230.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.94x = 414 × 230.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.94x = 95,261.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,261.40/275.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.23

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