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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.88, 413.82 and 218.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.88, 413.82 and 218.04 is: 327.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.88 : 413.82 = 218.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.88/413.82 = 218.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.88x = 413.82 × 218.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.88x = 90,229.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,229.31/275.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.06

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