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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.80, 412.66 and 229.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.80, 412.66 and 229.51 is: 344.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.80 : 412.66 = 229.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.80/412.66 = 229.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.80x = 412.66 × 229.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.80x = 94,709.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,709.60/274.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.65

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