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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.04, 423.81 and 274.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.04, 423.81 and 274.23 is: 378.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.04 : 423.81 = 274.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.04/423.81 = 274.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.04x = 423.81 × 274.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.04x = 116,221.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,221.42/307.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.53

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