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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.14, 411 and 152.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.14, 411 and 152.34 is: 228.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.14 : 411 = 152.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.14/411 = 152.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.14x = 411 × 152.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.14x = 62,611.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,611.74/274.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.39

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