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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.01, 407.08 and 211.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.01, 407.08 and 211.42 is: 316.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.01 : 407.08 = 211.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.01/407.08 = 211.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.01x = 407.08 × 211.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.01x = 86,062.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,062.29/272.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.40

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