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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.92, 412.17 and 214.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.92, 412.17 and 214.37 is: 321.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.92 : 412.17 = 214.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.92/412.17 = 214.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.92x = 412.17 × 214.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.92x = 88,356.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,356.88/274.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.39

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