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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.22, 377.95 and 235.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.22, 377.95 and 235.34 is: 324.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.22 : 377.95 = 235.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.22/377.95 = 235.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.22x = 377.95 × 235.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.22x = 88,946.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,946.75/274.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.36

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