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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.51, 410.40 and 221.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.51, 410.40 and 221.40 is: 332.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.51 : 410.40 = 221.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.51/410.40 = 221.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.51x = 410.40 × 221.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.51x = 90,862.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,862.56/273.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.21

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