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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.99, 380.75 and 220.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.99, 380.75 and 220.82 is: 304.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.99 : 380.75 = 220.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.99/380.75 = 220.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.99x = 380.75 × 220.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.99x = 84,074.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,074.21/275.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.63

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