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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.09, 411.84 and 220.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.09, 411.84 and 220.10 is: 329.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.09 : 411.84 = 220.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.09/411.84 = 220.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.09x = 411.84 × 220.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.09x = 90,643.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,643.92/275.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.51

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