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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.22, 411.11 and 144.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.22, 411.11 and 144.23 is: 216.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.22 : 411.11 = 144.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.22/411.11 = 144.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.22x = 411.11 × 144.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.22x = 59,293.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,293.67/274.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.23

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