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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.02, 411.24 and 202.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.02, 411.24 and 202.38 is: 303.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.02 : 411.24 = 202.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.02/411.24 = 202.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.02x = 411.24 × 202.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.02x = 83,226.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,226.75/274.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.73

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