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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.42, 411.95 and 216.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.42, 411.95 and 216.68 is: 325.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.42 : 411.95 = 216.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.42/411.95 = 216.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.42x = 411.95 × 216.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.42x = 89,262.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,262.90/274.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.28

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