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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.74, 413.67 and 218.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.74, 413.67 and 218.14 is: 327.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.74 : 413.67 = 218.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.74/413.67 = 218.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.74x = 413.67 × 218.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.74x = 90,237.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,237.97/275.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.26

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