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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.45, 411.18 and 235.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.45, 411.18 and 235.57 is: 352.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.45 : 411.18 = 235.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.45/411.18 = 235.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.45x = 411.18 × 235.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.45x = 96,861.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,861.67/274.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.93

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