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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.52, 412.42 and 235.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.52, 412.42 and 235.64 is: 354.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.52 : 412.42 = 235.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.52/412.42 = 235.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.52x = 412.42 × 235.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.52x = 97,182.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,182.65/274.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.01

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