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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.04, 379.94 and 220.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.04, 379.94 and 220.16 is: 304.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.04 : 379.94 = 220.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.04/379.94 = 220.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.04x = 379.94 × 220.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.04x = 83,647.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,647.44/275.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.13

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