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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.52, 379.19 and 228.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.52, 379.19 and 228.08 is: 315.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.52 : 379.19 = 228.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.52/379.19 = 228.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.52x = 379.19 × 228.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.52x = 86,485.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,485.66/274.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.04

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