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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.10, 411.24 and 152.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.10, 411.24 and 152.47 is: 228.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.10 : 411.24 = 152.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.10/411.24 = 152.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.10x = 411.24 × 152.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.10x = 62,699.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,699.71/274.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.75

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