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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.16, 411.15 and 152.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.16, 411.15 and 152.48 is: 228.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.16 : 411.15 = 152.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.16/411.15 = 152.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.16x = 411.15 × 152.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.16x = 62,692.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,692.15/274.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.67

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