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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.28, 412.53 and 214.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.28, 412.53 and 214.14 is: 320.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.28 : 412.53 = 214.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.28/412.53 = 214.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.28x = 412.53 × 214.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.28x = 88,339.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,339.17/275.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.91

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