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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.79, 382.34 and 221.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.79, 382.34 and 221.91 is: 306.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.79 : 382.34 = 221.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.79/382.34 = 221.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.79x = 382.34 × 221.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.79x = 84,845.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,845.07/276.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.53

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