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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.42, 378.57 and 237.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.42, 378.57 and 237.53 is: 327.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.42 : 378.57 = 237.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.42/378.57 = 237.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.42x = 378.57 × 237.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.42x = 89,923.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,923.57/274.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.68

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