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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.95, 411.93 and 236.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.95, 411.93 and 236.07 is: 353.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.95 : 411.93 = 236.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.95/411.93 = 236.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.95x = 411.93 × 236.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.95x = 97,244.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,244.32/274.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.68

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