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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.69, 412.09 and 228.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.69, 412.09 and 228.93 is: 343.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.69 : 412.09 = 228.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.69/412.09 = 228.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.69x = 412.09 × 228.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.69x = 94,337.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,337.65/274.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.43

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