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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.01, 411.58 and 214.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.01, 411.58 and 214.42 is: 320.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.01 : 411.58 = 214.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.01/411.58 = 214.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.01x = 411.58 × 214.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.01x = 88,247.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,247.85/275.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.89

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