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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.89, 378.90 and 228.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.89, 378.90 and 228.18 is: 314.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.89 : 378.90 = 228.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.89/378.90 = 228.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.89x = 378.90 × 228.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.89x = 86,457.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,457.40/274.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.52

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