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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.75, 411.57 and 228.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.75, 411.57 and 228.95 is: 342.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.75 : 411.57 = 228.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.75/411.57 = 228.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.75x = 411.57 × 228.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.75x = 94,229.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,229.41/274.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.96

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