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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.74, 412.38 and 211.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.74, 412.38 and 211.02 is: 316.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.74 : 412.38 = 211.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.74/412.38 = 211.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.74x = 412.38 × 211.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.74x = 87,020.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,020.43/274.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.74

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