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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.95, 411.13 and 220.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.95, 411.13 and 220.49 is: 330.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.95 : 411.13 = 220.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.95/411.13 = 220.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.95x = 411.13 × 220.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.95x = 90,651.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,651.36/273.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.90

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