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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.09, 411.20 and 152.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.09, 411.20 and 152.29 is: 228.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.09 : 411.20 = 152.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.09/411.20 = 152.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.09x = 411.20 × 152.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.09x = 62,621.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,621.65/274.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.47

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