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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.08, 412.64 and 221.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.08, 412.64 and 221.28 is: 331.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.08 : 412.64 = 221.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.08/412.64 = 221.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.08x = 412.64 × 221.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.08x = 91,308.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,308.98/275.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.94

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