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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.32, 410.72 and 216.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.32, 410.72 and 216.27 is: 323.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.32 : 410.72 = 216.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.32/410.72 = 216.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.32x = 410.72 × 216.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.32x = 88,825.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,825.33/274.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.80

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