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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.34, 379.71 and 220.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.34, 379.71 and 220.26 is: 303.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.34 : 379.71 = 220.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.34/379.71 = 220.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.34x = 379.71 × 220.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.34x = 83,634.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,634.92/275.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.75

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