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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.14, 411.20 and 228.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.14, 411.20 and 228.52 is: 342.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.14 : 411.20 = 228.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.14/411.20 = 228.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.14x = 411.20 × 228.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.14x = 93,967.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,967.42/274.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.77

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