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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.48, 411.74 and 226.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.48, 411.74 and 226.24 is: 339.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.48 : 411.74 = 226.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.48/411.74 = 226.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.48x = 411.74 × 226.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.48x = 93,152.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,152.06/274.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.38

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