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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.62, 412.14 and 220.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.62, 412.14 and 220.86 is: 331.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.62 : 412.14 = 220.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.62/412.14 = 220.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.62x = 412.14 × 220.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.62x = 91,025.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,025.24/274.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.46

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