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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.88, 411.96 and 238.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.88, 411.96 and 238.88 is: 358.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.88 : 411.96 = 238.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.88/411.96 = 238.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.88x = 411.96 × 238.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.88x = 98,409.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,409.00/274.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.01

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