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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.75, 378.86 and 235.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.75, 378.86 and 235.54 is: 324.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.75 : 378.86 = 235.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.75/378.86 = 235.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.75x = 378.86 × 235.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.75x = 89,235.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,235.38/274.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.79

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