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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.34, 378.36 and 231.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.34, 378.36 and 231.96 is: 319.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.34 : 378.36 = 231.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.34/378.36 = 231.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.34x = 378.36 × 231.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.34x = 87,764.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,764.39/274.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.91

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