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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.55, 380.43 and 213.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.55, 380.43 and 213.27 is: 294.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.55 : 380.43 = 213.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.55/380.43 = 213.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.55x = 380.43 × 213.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.55x = 81,134.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,134.31/275.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.44

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