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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.47, 412.71 and 220.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.47, 412.71 and 220.78 is: 330.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.47 : 412.71 = 220.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.47/412.71 = 220.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.47x = 412.71 × 220.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.47x = 91,118.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,118.11/275.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.77

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