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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.52, 411.92 and 216.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.52, 411.92 and 216.56 is: 324.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.52 : 411.92 = 216.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.52/411.92 = 216.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.52x = 411.92 × 216.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.52x = 89,202.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,202.25/274.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.94

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