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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.39, 410.67 and 235.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.39, 410.67 and 235.91 is: 353.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.39 : 410.67 = 235.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.39/410.67 = 235.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.39x = 410.67 × 235.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.39x = 96,882.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,882.19/274.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.09

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