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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.24, 378.17 and 235.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.24, 378.17 and 235.04 is: 324.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.24 : 378.17 = 235.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.24/378.17 = 235.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.24x = 378.17 × 235.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.24x = 88,882.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,882.89/274.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.10

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