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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.58, 410.57 and 220.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.58, 410.57 and 220.12 is: 330.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.58 : 410.57 = 220.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.58/410.57 = 220.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.58x = 410.57 × 220.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.58x = 90,373.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,373.37/273.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.34

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