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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.88, 379.56 and 219.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.88, 379.56 and 219.56 is: 303.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.88 : 379.56 = 219.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.88/379.56 = 219.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.88x = 379.56 × 219.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.88x = 83,336.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,336.19/274.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.17

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