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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.04, 411.78 and 214.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.04, 411.78 and 214.87 is: 321.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.04 : 411.78 = 214.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.04/411.78 = 214.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.04x = 411.78 × 214.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.04x = 88,479.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,479.17/275.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.70

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