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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.36, 379.20 and 216.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.36, 379.20 and 216.04 is: 298.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.36 : 379.20 = 216.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.36/379.20 = 216.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.36x = 379.20 × 216.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.36x = 81,922.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,922.37/274.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.59

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