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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.08, 378 and 230.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.08, 378 and 230.52 is: 317.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.08 : 378 = 230.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.08/378 = 230.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.08x = 378 × 230.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.08x = 87,136.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,136.56/274.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.92

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