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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.32, 410.76 and 237.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.32, 410.76 and 237.90 is: 356.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.32 : 410.76 = 237.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.32/410.76 = 237.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.32x = 410.76 × 237.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.32x = 97,719.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,719.80/274.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.23

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