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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.41, 380.60 and 220.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.41, 380.60 and 220.93 is: 304.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.41 : 380.60 = 220.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.41/380.60 = 220.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.41x = 380.60 × 220.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.41x = 84,084.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,084.73/276.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.20

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