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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272, 407.40 and 225.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272, 407.40 and 225.92 is: 338.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272 : 407.40 = 225.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272/407.40 = 225.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272x = 407.40 × 225.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272x = 92,039.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,039.81/272
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.38

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