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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.98, 379.23 and 233.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.98, 379.23 and 233.64 is: 322.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.98 : 379.23 = 233.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.98/379.23 = 233.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.98x = 379.23 × 233.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.98x = 88,603.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,603.30/274.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.22

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