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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.77, 378.95 and 235.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.77, 378.95 and 235.89 is: 325.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.77 : 378.95 = 235.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.77/378.95 = 235.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.77x = 378.95 × 235.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.77x = 89,389.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,389.34/274.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.32

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