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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.03, 407.25 and 220.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.03, 407.25 and 220.77 is: 330.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.03 : 407.25 = 220.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.03/407.25 = 220.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.03x = 407.25 × 220.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.03x = 89,908.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,908.58/272.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.52

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