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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.16, 379.48 and 216.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.16, 379.48 and 216.16 is: 298.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.16 : 379.48 = 216.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.16/379.48 = 216.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.16x = 379.48 × 216.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.16x = 82,028.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,028.40/275.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.11

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