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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.32, 411.28 and 226.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.32, 411.28 and 226.13 is: 339.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.32 : 411.28 = 226.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.32/411.28 = 226.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.32x = 411.28 × 226.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.32x = 93,000.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,000.12/274.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.02

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