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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.10, 410.24 and 228.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.10, 410.24 and 228.12 is: 341.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.10 : 410.24 = 228.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.10/410.24 = 228.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.10x = 410.24 × 228.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.10x = 93,583.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,583.95/274.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.42

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