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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.41, 412.80 and 214.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.41, 412.80 and 214.35 is: 321.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.41 : 412.80 = 214.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.41/412.80 = 214.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.41x = 412.80 × 214.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.41x = 88,483.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,483.68/275.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.28

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