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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.12, 378.04 and 215.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.12, 378.04 and 215.24 is: 296.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.12 : 378.04 = 215.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.12/378.04 = 215.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.12x = 378.04 × 215.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.12x = 81,369.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,369.33/274.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.84

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