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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.72, 378.48 and 227.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.72, 378.48 and 227.68 is: 313.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.72 : 378.48 = 227.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.72/378.48 = 227.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.72x = 378.48 × 227.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.72x = 86,172.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,172.33/274.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.67

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