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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.06, 407.34 and 216.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.06, 407.34 and 216.95 is: 324.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.06 : 407.34 = 216.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.06/407.34 = 216.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.06x = 407.34 × 216.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.06x = 88,373.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,373.43/272.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.84

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