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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.02, 407.98 and 226.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.02, 407.98 and 226.66 is: 339.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.02 : 407.98 = 226.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.02/407.98 = 226.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.02x = 407.98 × 226.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.02x = 92,472.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,472.75/272.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.95

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