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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.48, 378.50 and 212.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.48, 378.50 and 212.32 is: 292.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.48 : 378.50 = 212.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.48/378.50 = 212.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.48x = 378.50 × 212.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.48x = 80,363.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,363.12/274.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.78

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