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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.62, 411.39 and 216.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.62, 411.39 and 216.84 is: 324.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.62 : 411.39 = 216.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.62/411.39 = 216.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.62x = 411.39 × 216.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.62x = 89,205.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,205.81/274.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.83

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