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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.99, 373.77 and 221.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.99, 373.77 and 221.76 is: 305.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.99 : 373.77 = 221.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.99/373.77 = 221.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.99x = 373.77 × 221.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.99x = 82,887.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,887.24/270.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.87

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