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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.42, 378.54 and 218.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.42, 378.54 and 218.98 is: 302.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.42 : 378.54 = 218.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.42/378.54 = 218.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.42x = 378.54 × 218.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.42x = 82,892.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,892.69/274.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.07

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