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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.94, 413.10 and 221.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.94, 413.10 and 221.67 is: 331.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.94 : 413.10 = 221.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.94/413.10 = 221.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.94x = 413.10 × 221.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.94x = 91,571.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,571.88/275.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.85

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