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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.09, 408.24 and 150.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.09, 408.24 and 150.34 is: 225.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.09 : 408.24 = 150.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.09/408.24 = 150.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.09x = 408.24 × 150.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.09x = 61,374.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,374.80/272.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.57

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