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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274, 410.82 and 221.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274, 410.82 and 221.80 is: 332.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274 : 410.82 = 221.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274/410.82 = 221.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274x = 410.82 × 221.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274x = 91,119.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,119.88/274
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.55

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