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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.51, 412.22 and 233.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.51, 412.22 and 233.73 is: 350.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.51 : 412.22 = 233.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.51/412.22 = 233.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.51x = 412.22 × 233.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.51x = 96,348.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,348.18/274.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.98

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