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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.82, 377.64 and 221.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.82, 377.64 and 221.34 is: 305.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.82 : 377.64 = 221.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.82/377.64 = 221.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.82x = 377.64 × 221.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.82x = 83,586.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,586.84/273.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.26

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