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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.50, 379.14 and 243.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.50, 379.14 and 243.54 is: 336.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.50 : 379.14 = 243.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.50/379.14 = 243.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.50x = 379.14 × 243.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.50x = 92,335.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,335.76/274.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.38

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