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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.75, 414.39 and 221.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.75, 414.39 and 221.65 is: 331.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.75 : 414.39 = 221.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.75/414.39 = 221.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.75x = 414.39 × 221.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.75x = 91,848.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,848.51/276.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.88

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