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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.94, 413.09 and 211.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.94, 413.09 and 211.18 is: 316.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.94 : 413.09 = 211.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.94/413.09 = 211.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.94x = 413.09 × 211.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.94x = 87,236.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,236.35/275.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.14

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