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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.98, 381.97 and 221.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.98, 381.97 and 221.57 is: 305.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.98 : 381.97 = 221.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.98/381.97 = 221.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.98x = 381.97 × 221.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.98x = 84,630.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,630.08/276.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.55

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