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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.12, 410.84 and 152.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.12, 410.84 and 152.48 is: 228.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.12 : 410.84 = 152.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.12/410.84 = 152.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.12x = 410.84 × 152.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.12x = 62,644.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,644.12/274.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.53

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