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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.96, 382.36 and 221.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.96, 382.36 and 221.60 is: 305.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.96 : 382.36 = 221.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.96/382.36 = 221.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.96x = 382.36 × 221.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.96x = 84,730.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,730.98/276.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.93

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