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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.36, 377.82 and 234.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.36, 377.82 and 234.87 is: 323.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.36 : 377.82 = 234.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.36/377.82 = 234.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.36x = 377.82 × 234.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.36x = 88,738.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,738.58/274.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.44

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