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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.60, 410.64 and 219.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.60, 410.64 and 219.88 is: 328.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.60 : 410.64 = 219.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.60/410.64 = 219.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.60x = 410.64 × 219.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.60x = 90,291.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,291.52/274.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.81

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