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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.08, 411.32 and 220.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.08, 411.32 and 220.62 is: 331.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.08 : 411.32 = 220.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.08/411.32 = 220.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.08x = 411.32 × 220.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.08x = 90,745.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,745.42/274.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.09

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