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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.20, 410.37 and 228.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.20, 410.37 and 228.66 is: 342.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.20 : 410.37 = 228.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.20/410.37 = 228.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.20x = 410.37 × 228.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.20x = 93,835.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,835.20/274.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.21

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