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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.60, 377.76 and 221.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.60, 377.76 and 221.04 is: 305.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.60 : 377.76 = 221.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.60/377.76 = 221.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.60x = 377.76 × 221.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.60x = 83,500.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,500.07/273.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.19

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