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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.09, 411.12 and 230.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.09, 411.12 and 230.35 is: 345.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.09 : 411.12 = 230.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.09/411.12 = 230.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.09x = 411.12 × 230.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.09x = 94,701.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,701.49/274.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.51

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