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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.60, 410.93 and 231.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.60, 410.93 and 231.31 is: 346.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.60 : 410.93 = 231.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.60/410.93 = 231.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.60x = 410.93 × 231.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.60x = 95,049.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,049.01/274.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.14

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