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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.22, 377.12 and 218.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.22, 377.12 and 218.87 is: 300.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.22 : 377.12 = 218.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.22/377.12 = 218.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.22x = 377.12 × 218.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.22x = 82,537.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,537.27/274.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.99

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