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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.43, 410.63 and 219.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.43, 410.63 and 219.75 is: 328.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.43 : 410.63 = 219.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.43/410.63 = 219.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.43x = 410.63 × 219.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.43x = 90,234.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,234.84/274.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.81

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