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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.68, 378.66 and 225.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.68, 378.66 and 225.48 is: 310.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.68 : 378.66 = 225.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.68/378.66 = 225.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.68x = 378.66 × 225.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.68x = 85,380.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,380.26/274.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.84

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