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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.29, 410.85 and 216.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.29, 410.85 and 216.12 is: 323.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.29 : 410.85 = 216.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.29/410.85 = 216.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.29x = 410.85 × 216.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.29x = 88,792.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,792.90/274.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.72

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