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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.37, 412.34 and 214.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.37, 412.34 and 214.82 is: 321.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.37 : 412.34 = 214.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.37/412.34 = 214.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.37x = 412.34 × 214.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.37x = 88,575.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,575.74/275.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.66

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