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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.22, 375.74 and 220.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.22, 375.74 and 220.10 is: 302.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.22 : 375.74 = 220.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.22/375.74 = 220.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.22x = 375.74 × 220.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.22x = 82,700.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,700.37/273.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.69

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