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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.32, 381.69 and 220.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.32, 381.69 and 220.98 is: 305.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.32 : 381.69 = 220.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.32/381.69 = 220.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.32x = 381.69 × 220.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.32x = 84,345.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,345.86/276.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.25

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