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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.74, 378.92 and 233.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.74, 378.92 and 233.43 is: 321.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.74 : 378.92 = 233.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.74/378.92 = 233.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.74x = 378.92 × 233.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.74x = 88,450.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,450.13/274.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.94

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