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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.51, 379.09 and 234.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.51, 379.09 and 234.94 is: 324.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.51 : 379.09 = 234.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.51/379.09 = 234.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.51x = 379.09 × 234.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.51x = 89,063.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,063.40/274.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.45

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