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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.40, 410.80 and 215.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.40, 410.80 and 215.60 is: 322.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.40 : 410.80 = 215.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.40/410.80 = 215.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.40x = 410.80 × 215.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.40x = 88,568.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,568.48/274.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.77

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