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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.70, 411.24 and 235.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.70, 411.24 and 235.92 is: 353.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.70 : 411.24 = 235.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.70/411.24 = 235.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.70x = 411.24 × 235.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.70x = 97,019.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,019.74/274.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.18

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