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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.21, 413.10 and 221.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.21, 413.10 and 221.13 is: 330.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.21 : 413.10 = 221.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.21/413.10 = 221.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.21x = 413.10 × 221.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.21x = 91,348.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,348.80/276.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.72

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