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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.67, 379.53 and 216.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.67, 379.53 and 216.13 is: 298.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.67 : 379.53 = 216.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.67/379.53 = 216.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.67x = 379.53 × 216.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.67x = 82,027.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,027.12/274.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.63

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