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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.38, 412.61 and 221.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.38, 412.61 and 221.16 is: 331.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.38 : 412.61 = 221.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.38/412.61 = 221.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.38x = 412.61 × 221.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.38x = 91,252.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,252.83/275.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.37

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