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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.48, 379.26 and 219.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.48, 379.26 and 219.67 is: 303.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.48 : 379.26 = 219.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.48/379.26 = 219.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.48x = 379.26 × 219.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.48x = 83,312.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,312.04/274.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.53

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