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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.16, 378.82 and 219.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.16, 378.82 and 219.35 is: 303.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.16 : 378.82 = 219.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.16/378.82 = 219.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.16x = 378.82 × 219.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.16x = 83,094.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,094.17/274.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.09

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