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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.19, 378.95 and 237.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.19, 378.95 and 237.74 is: 328.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.19 : 378.95 = 237.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.19/378.95 = 237.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.19x = 378.95 × 237.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.19x = 90,088.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,088.49/274.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.57

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