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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.28, 377.64 and 232.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.28, 377.64 and 232.74 is: 320.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.28 : 377.64 = 232.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.28/377.64 = 232.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.28x = 377.64 × 232.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.28x = 87,891.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,891.93/274.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.45

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