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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.21, 411.46 and 213.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.21, 411.46 and 213.46 is: 320.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.21 : 411.46 = 213.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.21/411.46 = 213.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.21x = 411.46 × 213.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.21x = 87,828.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,828.69/274.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.30

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