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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.22, 377.66 and 237.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.22, 377.66 and 237.36 is: 326.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.22 : 377.66 = 237.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.22/377.66 = 237.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.22x = 377.66 × 237.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.22x = 89,640.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,640.19/274.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.90

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