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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.16, 379.26 and 219.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.16, 379.26 and 219.72 is: 302.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.16 : 379.26 = 219.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.16/379.26 = 219.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.16x = 379.26 × 219.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.16x = 83,331.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,331.01/275.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.85

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