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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.70, 413.36 and 221.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.70, 413.36 and 221.58 is: 332.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.70 : 413.36 = 221.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.70/413.36 = 221.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.70x = 413.36 × 221.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.70x = 91,592.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,592.31/275.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.22

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