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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.21, 381.11 and 221.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.21, 381.11 and 221.00 is: 304.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.21 : 381.11 = 221.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.21/381.11 = 221.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.21x = 381.11 × 221.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.21x = 84,222.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,222.30/276.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.92

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