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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.15, 380.84 and 220.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.15, 380.84 and 220.89 is: 304.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.15 : 380.84 = 220.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.15/380.84 = 220.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.15x = 380.84 × 220.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.15x = 84,122.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,122.64/276.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.63

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