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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.16, 379.56 and 219.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.16, 379.56 and 219.69 is: 303.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.16 : 379.56 = 219.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.16/379.56 = 219.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.16x = 379.56 × 219.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.16x = 83,385.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,385.54/275.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.04

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