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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.35, 413.71 and 221.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.35, 413.71 and 221.67 is: 331.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.35 : 413.71 = 221.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.35/413.71 = 221.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.35x = 413.71 × 221.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.35x = 91,706.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,706.54/276.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.86

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