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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.20, 377.31 and 221.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.20, 377.31 and 221.31 is: 305.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.20 : 377.31 = 221.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.20/377.31 = 221.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.20x = 377.31 × 221.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.20x = 83,502.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,502.48/273.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.65

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