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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.15, 376.93 and 244.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.15, 376.93 and 244.36 is: 335.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.15 : 376.93 = 244.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.15/376.93 = 244.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.15x = 376.93 × 244.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.15x = 92,105.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,105.39/274.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.97

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