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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.24, 380.22 and 216.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.24, 380.22 and 216.38 is: 298.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.24 : 380.22 = 216.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.24/380.22 = 216.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.24x = 380.22 × 216.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.24x = 82,272.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,272.00/275.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.91

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