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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.71, 378.08 and 221.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.71, 378.08 and 221.45 is: 305.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.71 : 378.08 = 221.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.71/378.08 = 221.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.71x = 378.08 × 221.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.71x = 83,725.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,725.82/273.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.89

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