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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.20, 411.90 and 234.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.20, 411.90 and 234.10 is: 351.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.20 : 411.90 = 234.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.20/411.90 = 234.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.20x = 411.90 × 234.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.20x = 96,425.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,425.79/274.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.67

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