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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.49, 378.56 and 225.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.49, 378.56 and 225.28 is: 310.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.49 : 378.56 = 225.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.49/378.56 = 225.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.49x = 378.56 × 225.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.49x = 85,282.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,282.00/274.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.69

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