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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.38, 411.30 and 216.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.38, 411.30 and 216.45 is: 324.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.38 : 411.30 = 216.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.38/411.30 = 216.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.38x = 411.30 × 216.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.38x = 89,025.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,025.89/274.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.46

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