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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.90, 379.60 and 231.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.90, 379.60 and 231.56 is: 319.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.90 : 379.60 = 231.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.90/379.60 = 231.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.90x = 379.60 × 231.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.90x = 87,900.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,900.18/274.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.75

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