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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.30, 411.14 and 152.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.30, 411.14 and 152.32 is: 228.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.30 : 411.14 = 152.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.30/411.14 = 152.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.30x = 411.14 × 152.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.30x = 62,624.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,624.60/274.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.31

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