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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.22, 410.62 and 215.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.22, 410.62 and 215.94 is: 323.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.22 : 410.62 = 215.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.22/410.62 = 215.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.22x = 410.62 × 215.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.22x = 88,669.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,669.28/274.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.35

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