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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.96, 379.68 and 220

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.96, 379.68 and 220 is: 303.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.96 : 379.68 = 220 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.96/379.68 = 220/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.96x = 379.68 × 220
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.96x = 83,529.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,529.60/274.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.79

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