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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.16, 412.60 and 221.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.16, 412.60 and 221.16 is: 331.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.16 : 412.60 = 221.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.16/412.60 = 221.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.16x = 412.60 × 221.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.16x = 91,250.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,250.62/275.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.63

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