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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.36, 378.54 and 215.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.36, 378.54 and 215.96 is: 297.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.36 : 378.54 = 215.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.36/378.54 = 215.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.36x = 378.54 × 215.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.36x = 81,749.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,749.50/274.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.96

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