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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.78, 378.33 and 233.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.78, 378.33 and 233.24 is: 321.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.78 : 378.33 = 233.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.78/378.33 = 233.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.78x = 378.33 × 233.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.78x = 88,241.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,241.69/274.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.14

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