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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.36, 411 and 209.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.36, 411 and 209.48 is: 313.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.36 : 411 = 209.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.36/411 = 209.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.36x = 411 × 209.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.36x = 86,096.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,096.28/274.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.81

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