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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.96, 412.61 and 232.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.96, 412.61 and 232.14 is: 348.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.96 : 412.61 = 232.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.96/412.61 = 232.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.96x = 412.61 × 232.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.96x = 95,783.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,783.29/274.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.35

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