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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.52, 411.24 and 210.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.52, 411.24 and 210.08 is: 314.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.52 : 411.24 = 210.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.52/411.24 = 210.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.52x = 411.24 × 210.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.52x = 86,393.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,393.30/274.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.71

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