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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.08, 412 and 213.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.08, 412 and 213.72 is: 320.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.08 : 412 = 213.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.08/412 = 213.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.08x = 412 × 213.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.08x = 88,052.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,052.64/275.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.10

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