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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.91, 411.83 and 216.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.91, 411.83 and 216.83 is: 324.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.91 : 411.83 = 216.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.91/411.83 = 216.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.91x = 411.83 × 216.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.91x = 89,297.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,297.10/274.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.82

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