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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.14, 408.38 and 150.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.14, 408.38 and 150.48 is: 225.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.14 : 408.38 = 150.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.14/408.38 = 150.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.14x = 408.38 × 150.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.14x = 61,453.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,453.02/272.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.81

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