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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.89, 412.80 and 231.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.89, 412.80 and 231.90 is: 348.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.89 : 412.80 = 231.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.89/412.80 = 231.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.89x = 412.80 × 231.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.89x = 95,728.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,728.32/274.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.24

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