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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.62, 412.08 and 216.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.62, 412.08 and 216.69 is: 325.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.62 : 412.08 = 216.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.62/412.08 = 216.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.62x = 412.08 × 216.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.62x = 89,293.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,293.62/274.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.15

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