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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.76, 411.60 and 233.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.76, 411.60 and 233.90 is: 350.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.76 : 411.60 = 233.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.76/411.60 = 233.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.76x = 411.60 × 233.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.76x = 96,273.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,273.24/274.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.39

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