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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.19, 377.75 and 225.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.19, 377.75 and 225.38 is: 310.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.19 : 377.75 = 225.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.19/377.75 = 225.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.19x = 377.75 × 225.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.19x = 85,134.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,134.28/274.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.50

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