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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.97, 379.89 and 233.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.97, 379.89 and 233.96 is: 323.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.97 : 379.89 = 233.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.97/379.89 = 233.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.97x = 379.89 × 233.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.97x = 88,879.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,879.06/274.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.23

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