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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.34, 410.96 and 228.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.34, 410.96 and 228.54 is: 342.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.34 : 410.96 = 228.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.34/410.96 = 228.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.34x = 410.96 × 228.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.34x = 93,919.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,919.66/274.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.35

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