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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.98, 415.88 and 274.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.98, 415.88 and 274.64 is: 378.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.98 : 415.88 = 274.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.98/415.88 = 274.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.98x = 415.88 × 274.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.98x = 114,218.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,218.74/301.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.24

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