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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.48, 379.75 and 232.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.48, 379.75 and 232.90 is: 322.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.48 : 379.75 = 232.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.48/379.75 = 232.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.48x = 379.75 × 232.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.48x = 88,443.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,443.78/274.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.22

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