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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.44, 379.26 and 225.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.44, 379.26 and 225.21 is: 311.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.44 : 379.26 = 225.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.44/379.26 = 225.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.44x = 379.26 × 225.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.44x = 85,413.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,413.14/274.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.23

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