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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.10, 410.18 and 230.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.10, 410.18 and 230.81 is: 345.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.10 : 410.18 = 230.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.10/410.18 = 230.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.10x = 410.18 × 230.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.10x = 94,670.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,670.44/274.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.39

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