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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.40, 412.30 and 216.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.40, 412.30 and 216.60 is: 324.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.40 : 412.30 = 216.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.40/412.30 = 216.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.40x = 412.30 × 216.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.40x = 89,304.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,304.18/275.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.27

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