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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.29, 380.27 and 220.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.29, 380.27 and 220.42 is: 304.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.29 : 380.27 = 220.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.29/380.27 = 220.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.29x = 380.27 × 220.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.29x = 83,819.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,819.11/275.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.48

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