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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.84, 382.32 and 221.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.84, 382.32 and 221.94 is: 306.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.84 : 382.32 = 221.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.84/382.32 = 221.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.84x = 382.32 × 221.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.84x = 84,852.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,852.10/276.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.50

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