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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.37, 410.23 and 236.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.37, 410.23 and 236.30 is: 353.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.37 : 410.23 = 236.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.37/410.23 = 236.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.37x = 410.23 × 236.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.37x = 96,935.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,935.59/274.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.31

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