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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.67, 376.17 and 220.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.67, 376.17 and 220.13 is: 303.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.67 : 376.17 = 220.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.67/376.17 = 220.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.67x = 376.17 × 220.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.67x = 82,804.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,804.42/272.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.68

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