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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.69, 411.43 and 223.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.69, 411.43 and 223.09 is: 334.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.69 : 411.43 = 223.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.69/411.43 = 223.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.69x = 411.43 × 223.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.69x = 91,785.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,785.92/274.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.14

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