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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.82, 379.61 and 235.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.82, 379.61 and 235.86 is: 325.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.82 : 379.61 = 235.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.82/379.61 = 235.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.82x = 379.61 × 235.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.82x = 89,533.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,533.64/274.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.80

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