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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.08, 377.92 and 216

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.08, 377.92 and 216 is: 297.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.08 : 377.92 = 216 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.08/377.92 = 216/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.08x = 377.92 × 216
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.08x = 81,630.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,630.72/274.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.84

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