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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.56, 378.96 and 227.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.56, 378.96 and 227.79 is: 314.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.56 : 378.96 = 227.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.56/378.96 = 227.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.56x = 378.96 × 227.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.56x = 86,323.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,323.30/274.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.41

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