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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.10, 380.01 and 219.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.10, 380.01 and 219.76 is: 303.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.10 : 380.01 = 219.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.10/380.01 = 219.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.10x = 380.01 × 219.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.10x = 83,511.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,511.77/275.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.57

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