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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.08, 408.40 and 150.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.08, 408.40 and 150.58 is: 226.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.08 : 408.40 = 150.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.08/408.40 = 150.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.08x = 408.40 × 150.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.08x = 61,496.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,496.87/272.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.02

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