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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.62, 411.30 and 228.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.62, 411.30 and 228.66 is: 342.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.62 : 411.30 = 228.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.62/411.30 = 228.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.62x = 411.30 × 228.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.62x = 94,047.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,047.86/274.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.47

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