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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.05, 377.58 and 229.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.05, 377.58 and 229.62 is: 316.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.05 : 377.58 = 229.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.05/377.58 = 229.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.05x = 377.58 × 229.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.05x = 86,699.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,699.92/274.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.37

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