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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.16, 432.64 and 274.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.16, 432.64 and 274.66 is: 378.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.16 : 432.64 = 274.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.16/432.64 = 274.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.16x = 432.64 × 274.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.16x = 118,828.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,828.90/314.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.24

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