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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.31, 411.92 and 229.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.31, 411.92 and 229.01 is: 343.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.31 : 411.92 = 229.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.31/411.92 = 229.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.31x = 411.92 × 229.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.31x = 94,330.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,330.59/274.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.89

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