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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.49, 412.19 and 229.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.49, 412.19 and 229.18 is: 344.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.49 : 412.19 = 229.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.49/412.19 = 229.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.49x = 412.19 × 229.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.49x = 94,465.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,465.16/274.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.15

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