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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.65, 381.53 and 221.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.65, 381.53 and 221.39 is: 305.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.65 : 381.53 = 221.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.65/381.53 = 221.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.65x = 381.53 × 221.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.65x = 84,465.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,465.82/276.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.32

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