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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.54, 413.10 and 214.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.54, 413.10 and 214.80 is: 322.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.54 : 413.10 = 214.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.54/413.10 = 214.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.54x = 413.10 × 214.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.54x = 88,733.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,733.88/275.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.04

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