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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.70, 412.74 and 234.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.70, 412.74 and 234.66 is: 351.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.70 : 412.74 = 234.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.70/412.74 = 234.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.70x = 412.74 × 234.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.70x = 96,853.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,853.57/275.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.30

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