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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.30, 411.71 and 214.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.30, 411.71 and 214.09 is: 321.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.30 : 411.71 = 214.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.30/411.71 = 214.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.30x = 411.71 × 214.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.30x = 88,142.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,142.99/274.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.34

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