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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.00, 411.89 and 216.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.00, 411.89 and 216.91 is: 324.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.00 : 411.89 = 216.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.00/411.89 = 216.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.00x = 411.89 × 216.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.00x = 89,342.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,342.49/275.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.89

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