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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.62, 402.22 and 274.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.62, 402.22 and 274.21 is: 378.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.62 : 402.22 = 274.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.62/402.22 = 274.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.62x = 402.22 × 274.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.62x = 110,292.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,292.75/291.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.21

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