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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.41, 411 and 237.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.41, 411 and 237.36 is: 355.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.41 : 411 = 237.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.41/411 = 237.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.41x = 411 × 237.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.41x = 97,554.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,554.96/274.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.51

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