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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.19, 412.23 and 220.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.19, 412.23 and 220.45 is: 330.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.19 : 412.23 = 220.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.19/412.23 = 220.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.19x = 412.23 × 220.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.19x = 90,876.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,876.10/275.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.24

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