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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.66, 411.33 and 152.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.66, 411.33 and 152.62 is: 228.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.66 : 411.33 = 152.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.66/411.33 = 152.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.66x = 411.33 × 152.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.66x = 62,777.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,777.18/274.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.56

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