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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.53, 413.42 and 238.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.53, 413.42 and 238.89 is: 359.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.53 : 413.42 = 238.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.53/413.42 = 238.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.53x = 413.42 × 238.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.53x = 98,762.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,762.50/274.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.75

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