Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.41, 378 and 219.33
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 274.41, 378 and 219.33 is: 302.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
274.41 : 378 = 219.33 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
274.41/378 = 219.33/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
274.41x = 378 × 219.33 - Step 4: Simplify right side
274.41x = 82,906.74 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 82,906.74/274.41 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 302.13
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