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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.11, 380.90 and 220.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.11, 380.90 and 220.98 is: 304.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.11 : 380.90 = 220.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.11/380.90 = 220.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.11x = 380.90 × 220.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.11x = 84,171.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,171.12/276.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.85

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