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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.12, 411.46 and 213.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.12, 411.46 and 213.92 is: 321.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.12 : 411.46 = 213.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.12/411.46 = 213.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.12x = 411.46 × 213.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.12x = 88,019.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,019.52/274.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.10

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