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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.60, 379.08 and 219.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.60, 379.08 and 219.28 is: 302.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.60 : 379.08 = 219.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.60/379.08 = 219.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.60x = 379.08 × 219.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.60x = 83,124.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,124.66/274.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.71

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