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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.72, 379.54 and 233.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.72, 379.54 and 233.70 is: 322.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.72 : 379.54 = 233.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.72/379.54 = 233.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.72x = 379.54 × 233.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.72x = 88,698.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,698.50/274.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.87

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