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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.65, 411.04 and 229.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.65, 411.04 and 229.08 is: 342.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.65 : 411.04 = 229.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.65/411.04 = 229.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.65x = 411.04 × 229.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.65x = 94,161.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,161.04/274.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.84

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