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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.02, 408.58 and 214.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.02, 408.58 and 214.75 is: 321.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.02 : 408.58 = 214.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.02/408.58 = 214.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.02x = 408.58 × 214.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.02x = 87,742.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,742.53/273.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.38

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