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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.03, 408.66 and 221.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.03, 408.66 and 221.32 is: 331.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.03 : 408.66 = 221.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.03/408.66 = 221.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.03x = 408.66 × 221.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.03x = 90,444.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,444.63/273.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.26

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