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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.98, 434.22 and 275.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.98, 434.22 and 275.19 is: 379.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.98 : 434.22 = 275.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.98/434.22 = 275.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.98x = 434.22 × 275.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.98x = 119,493.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,493.00/314.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.37

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