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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.84, 411.84 and 229.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.84, 411.84 and 229.48 is: 343.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.84 : 411.84 = 229.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.84/411.84 = 229.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.84x = 411.84 × 229.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.84x = 94,509.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,509.04/274.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.87

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