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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.23, 411.53 and 213.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.23, 411.53 and 213.48 is: 320.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.23 : 411.53 = 213.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.23/411.53 = 213.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.23x = 411.53 × 213.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.23x = 87,853.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,853.42/274.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.36

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