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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.95, 411.66 and 229.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.95, 411.66 and 229.15 is: 343.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.95 : 411.66 = 229.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.95/411.66 = 229.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.95x = 411.66 × 229.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.95x = 94,331.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,331.89/274.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.09

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