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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.68, 410.92 and 229.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.68, 410.92 and 229.10 is: 342.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.68 : 410.92 = 229.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.68/410.92 = 229.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.68x = 410.92 × 229.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.68x = 94,141.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,141.77/274.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.73

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