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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.64, 411.95 and 229.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.64, 411.95 and 229.02 is: 343.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.64 : 411.95 = 229.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.64/411.95 = 229.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.64x = 411.95 × 229.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.64x = 94,344.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,344.79/274.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.52

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