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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.28, 411.14 and 152.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.28, 411.14 and 152.28 is: 228.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.28 : 411.14 = 152.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.28/411.14 = 152.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.28x = 411.14 × 152.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.28x = 62,607.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,607.64/274.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.27

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