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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.03, 411.13 and 225.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.03, 411.13 and 225.51 is: 338.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.03 : 411.13 = 225.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.03/411.13 = 225.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.03x = 411.13 × 225.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.03x = 92,712.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,712.55/274.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.33

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