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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.86, 378.72 and 228.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.86, 378.72 and 228.06 is: 314.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.86 : 378.72 = 228.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.86/378.72 = 228.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.86x = 378.72 × 228.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.86x = 86,370.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,370.88/274.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.24

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