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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.08, 411.18 and 223.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.08, 411.18 and 223.19 is: 334.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.08 : 411.18 = 223.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.08/411.18 = 223.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.08x = 411.18 × 223.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.08x = 91,769.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,769.91/274.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.82

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