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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.76, 412.16 and 223.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.76, 412.16 and 223.83 is: 335.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.76 : 412.16 = 223.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.76/412.16 = 223.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.76x = 412.16 × 223.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.76x = 92,252.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,252.65/274.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.76

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