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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.44, 378.62 and 219.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.44, 378.62 and 219.31 is: 302.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.44 : 378.62 = 219.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.44/378.62 = 219.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.44x = 378.62 × 219.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.44x = 83,035.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,035.17/274.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.56

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