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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.96, 379.96 and 234.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.96, 379.96 and 234.45 is: 322.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.96 : 379.96 = 234.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.96/379.96 = 234.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.96x = 379.96 × 234.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.96x = 89,081.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,081.04/275.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.80

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