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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.79, 381.63 and 221.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.79, 381.63 and 221.71 is: 305.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.79 : 381.63 = 221.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.79/381.63 = 221.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.79x = 381.63 × 221.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.79x = 84,611.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,611.19/276.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.69

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