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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.46, 412.06 and 226.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.46, 412.06 and 226.22 is: 339.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.46 : 412.06 = 226.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.46/412.06 = 226.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.46x = 412.06 × 226.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.46x = 93,216.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,216.21/274.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.63

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