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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.88, 411.60 and 233.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.88, 411.60 and 233.60 is: 349.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.88 : 411.60 = 233.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.88/411.60 = 233.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.88x = 411.60 × 233.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.88x = 96,149.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,149.76/274.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.79

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