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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.32, 410.84 and 210.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.32, 410.84 and 210.56 is: 315.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.32 : 410.84 = 210.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.32/410.84 = 210.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.32x = 410.84 × 210.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.32x = 86,506.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,506.47/274.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.35

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