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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.85, 412.28 and 214.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.85, 412.28 and 214.04 is: 321.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.85 : 412.28 = 214.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.85/412.28 = 214.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.85x = 412.28 × 214.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.85x = 88,241.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,241.28/274.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.06

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