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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.50, 411.73 and 236.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.50, 411.73 and 236.23 is: 354.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.50 : 411.73 = 236.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.50/411.73 = 236.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.50x = 411.73 × 236.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.50x = 97,261.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,261.36/274.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.32

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