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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.20, 409.55 and 243.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.20, 409.55 and 243.96 is: 364.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.20 : 409.55 = 243.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.20/409.55 = 243.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.20x = 409.55 × 243.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.20x = 99,913.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,913.82/274.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.38

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