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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.08, 469.22 and 274.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.08, 469.22 and 274.48 is: 411.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.08 : 469.22 = 274.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.08/469.22 = 274.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.08x = 469.22 × 274.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.08x = 128,791.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,791.51/313.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.37

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