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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.87, 413.69 and 215.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.87, 413.69 and 215.07 is: 322.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.87 : 413.69 = 215.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.87/413.69 = 215.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.87x = 413.69 × 215.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.87x = 88,971.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,971.23/275.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.52

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