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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.57, 379.96 and 220.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.57, 379.96 and 220.13 is: 303.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.57 : 379.96 = 220.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.57/379.96 = 220.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.57x = 379.96 × 220.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.57x = 83,640.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,640.59/275.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.52

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