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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.24, 376.65 and 220.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.24, 376.65 and 220.95 is: 304.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.24 : 376.65 = 220.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.24/376.65 = 220.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.24x = 376.65 × 220.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.24x = 83,220.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,220.82/273.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.57

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