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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.62, 411.33 and 242.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.62, 411.33 and 242.22 is: 362.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.62 : 411.33 = 242.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.62/411.33 = 242.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.62x = 411.33 × 242.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.62x = 99,632.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,632.35/274.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.80

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