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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.79, 411.60 and 216.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.79, 411.60 and 216.62 is: 324.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.79 : 411.60 = 216.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.79/411.60 = 216.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.79x = 411.60 × 216.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.79x = 89,160.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,160.79/274.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.47

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