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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.88, 380.37 and 220.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.88, 380.37 and 220.53 is: 304.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.88 : 380.37 = 220.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.88/380.37 = 220.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.88x = 380.37 × 220.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.88x = 83,883.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,883.00/275.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.06

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