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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.40, 413.42 and 237.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.40, 413.42 and 237.96 is: 358.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.40 : 413.42 = 237.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.40/413.42 = 237.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.40x = 413.42 × 237.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.40x = 98,377.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,377.42/274.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.52

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