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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.74, 411.27 and 213.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.74, 411.27 and 213.78 is: 320.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.74 : 411.27 = 213.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.74/411.27 = 213.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.74x = 411.27 × 213.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.74x = 87,921.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,921.30/274.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.02

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