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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.53, 380.16 and 220.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.53, 380.16 and 220.38 is: 304.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.53 : 380.16 = 220.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.53/380.16 = 220.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.53x = 380.16 × 220.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.53x = 83,776.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,776.66/275.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.06

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