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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.10, 410.64 and 228.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.10, 410.64 and 228.74 is: 342.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.10 : 410.64 = 228.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.10/410.64 = 228.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.10x = 410.64 × 228.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.10x = 93,929.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,929.79/274.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.68

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