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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.92, 413.66 and 230.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.92, 413.66 and 230.12 is: 346.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.92 : 413.66 = 230.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.92/413.66 = 230.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.92x = 413.66 × 230.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.92x = 95,191.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,191.44/274.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.25

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