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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.42, 380.54 and 220.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.42, 380.54 and 220.61 is: 304.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.42 : 380.54 = 220.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.42/380.54 = 220.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.42x = 380.54 × 220.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.42x = 83,952.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,952.43/275.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.81

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