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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.34, 410.78 and 226.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.34, 410.78 and 226.46 is: 339.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.34 : 410.78 = 226.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.34/410.78 = 226.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.34x = 410.78 × 226.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.34x = 93,025.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,025.24/274.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.09

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