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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.02, 410.23 and 212.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.02, 410.23 and 212.25 is: 317.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.02 : 410.23 = 212.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.02/410.23 = 212.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.02x = 410.23 × 212.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.02x = 87,071.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,071.32/274.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.76

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