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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.62, 411.41 and 213.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.62, 411.41 and 213.45 is: 319.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.62 : 411.41 = 213.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.62/411.41 = 213.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.62x = 411.41 × 213.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.62x = 87,816.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,816.00/274.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.77

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