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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.70, 412.65 and 234.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.70, 412.65 and 234.60 is: 352.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.70 : 412.65 = 234.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.70/412.65 = 234.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.70x = 412.65 × 234.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.70x = 96,807.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,807.69/274.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.41

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