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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.47, 412.80 and 221.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.47, 412.80 and 221.47 is: 331.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.47 : 412.80 = 221.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.47/412.80 = 221.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.47x = 412.80 × 221.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.47x = 91,422.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,422.82/275.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.88

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