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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.48, 410.96 and 233.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.48, 410.96 and 233.36 is: 349.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.48 : 410.96 = 233.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.48/410.96 = 233.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.48x = 410.96 × 233.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.48x = 95,901.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,901.63/274.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.39

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