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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.88, 446.22 and 274.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.88, 446.22 and 274.74 is: 378.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.88 : 446.22 = 274.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.88/446.22 = 274.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.88x = 446.22 × 274.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.88x = 122,594.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,594.48/323.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.52

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