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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.53, 411.43 and 228.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.53, 411.43 and 228.97 is: 343.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.53 : 411.43 = 228.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.53/411.43 = 228.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.53x = 411.43 × 228.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.53x = 94,201.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,201.93/274.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.14

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