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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.13, 378.07 and 232.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.13, 378.07 and 232.79 is: 321.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.13 : 378.07 = 232.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.13/378.07 = 232.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.13x = 378.07 × 232.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.13x = 88,008.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,008.44/274.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.05

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