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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.52, 378.80 and 233

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.52, 378.80 and 233 is: 321.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.52 : 378.80 = 233 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.52/378.80 = 233/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.52x = 378.80 × 233
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.52x = 88,260.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,260.40/274.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.51

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