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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.26, 410.80 and 216.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.26, 410.80 and 216.20 is: 323.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.26 : 410.80 = 216.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.26/410.80 = 216.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.26x = 410.80 × 216.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.26x = 88,814.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,814.96/274.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.83

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