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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.58, 413.39 and 221.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.58, 413.39 and 221.78 is: 332.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.58 : 413.39 = 221.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.58/413.39 = 221.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.58x = 413.39 × 221.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.58x = 91,681.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,681.63/275.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.69

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