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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.53, 376.95 and 220.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.53, 376.95 and 220.98 is: 304.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.53 : 376.95 = 220.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.53/376.95 = 220.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.53x = 376.95 × 220.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.53x = 83,298.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,298.53/273.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.54

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