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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.45, 412.58 and 214.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.45, 412.58 and 214.10 is: 320.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.45 : 412.58 = 214.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.45/412.58 = 214.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.45x = 412.58 × 214.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.45x = 88,332.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,332.31/275.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.68

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